Public Relations Specialist - Journeyman

About the role

Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Public Relations Specialist to support the customer's External Affairs office. This is a high-visibility role supporting strategic communications, media relations, conference planning, and stakeholder engagement on behalf of one of the nation's most critical federal agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop media engagement strategies for campaigns, announcements, and events including identifying target media outlets and reporters
• Produce media clips and ad hoc analysis of print and online coverage to assess the effectiveness of customer outreach
• Prepare media kits, releases, fact sheets, and responses to media inquiries
• Support strategic communications planning for product rollouts and customer campaigns
• Draft communication materials including talking points, social media content, web content, and leave-behind materials
• Support conference and event planning including pre-event logistics, staffing plans, and after-action reports
• Develop weekly and monthly media analysis reports
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and partnership outreach in support of customer campaigns

Requirements

• BS/BA in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience planning PR campaigns and working with client and project team members
• Federal government communications experience strongly preferred
• Must live in the local area; may be required to come into the Arlington, VA office as determined by leadership
• Able to obtain a DHS Fitness Determination

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with social media platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.