Communications Specialist, Media Relations (Hybrid)
Communications Specialist, Media Relations (Hybrid)
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$ 80743 - 137263
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Job Description
@ ICF Next we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.
Heres your chance to join our award-winning agency ICF Next. Were changemakers a community of mission driven creatives communicators strategists and technologists. Were searching for our nextMedia Relations Specialist.This role requires a public affairs or media relations background in the public or national security sectors and will focus on communications-related activities that support a cybersecurity client.
Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with planning and executing successful media relations campaigns and demonstrated capabilities writing communications materials for both internal and external audiences. Experience supporting government communications operations is highly preferred. If you are passionate about building strategic communications developing messaging for clients working with the media and have the requisite prior experience wed love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and advise federal press officers in a communications shop that receives a substantial number of national regional local and trade inquiries every year.
- Produce media engagement strategies for campaigns announcements and events to include identifying target media outlets and reporters outlining media pitches and supporting products.
- Using a media monitoring platform to track news coverage daily and produce monitoring reports and analyses of print and online stories as needed to determine reach and impact.
- Provide assistance in the preparation of releases press kits facts sheets response to queries and other materials for use in responding to media inquiries or generating media coverage of initiatives programs and services.
- Support the development of local or targeted media lists.
- Provide senior level counsel to client leadership and the account teams project director.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently holds or is able to obtain DHS Fitness Determination.
- BS/BA in Marketing PR Journalism or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience: Understanding trends best practices in connecting with busy journalists and turning pitches into stories working with client and project team members generating press attention among cybersecurity reporters or about cybersecurity and infrastructure security issues and knowledge of public relations and integrated media.
- Applicants may be asked to submit samples of their work which could include communications plans press releases press coverage or original writing examples.
Preferred Skills and experience:
- Excellent communication skills especially written.
- Strong research and organizational abilities including interpreting large volumes of data presenting to clients and adhering to deadlines.
- PR agency journalism corporate or government agency experience preferred.
- Self-starter with ability to independently manage tasks and handle multiple priorities.
Job Location(s):This position is located in either ICFs Fairfax VA or Rockville MD office in a hybrid telework arrangement.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$80743.00 - $137263.00Reston VA (VA30)Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
