Public Relations Director
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 143756 - 244385
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
At 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. Join our community of mission-driven creatives communicators strategists and technologists to challenge the status quo.
The Public Relations Director leads integrated earned media risk/crisis communications stakeholder engagement and digital/social outreach supporting FDAs mission to protect and promote public health. This role develops and governs PR strategy in close coordination with FDA ensuring scientific accuracytimelymedia response and compliant public communications across channels
Location:Remote
As aPublic Relations Director you will:
Lead rapidresponse communications for emergent public health issues; manage misinformation correction protocols consistent with FDA guidance and best practices.
Set and execute FDAaligned PR strategy; oversee press announcements briefings interviews and media availabilities; act as primary liaison to national and trade media.
Establish policyconsistent responses to media inquiries; coordinate crossagency messaging with HHS; analyze coverage and report insights to leadership.
Collaborate with FDAs Public Engagement Staff to engage patient groups health professionals academia and consumer organizations; coordinate content for public advisories and MedWatch communications where applicable.
Lead social media strategy and oversight in compliance with FDAs Social Media Policy (including contractor applicability); ensure fairbalanced presentation of benefits/risks where relevant.
ensureall publicfacing digital content meetsSection 508standards and current OMB directives on digital accessibility; build processes for ongoing accessibility monitoring and remediation.
Define KPIs; implement dashboards to track earned media outcomes sentiment reach accessibility conformance and plainlanguage quality; deliver executive briefings and afteraction reviews.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be able to obtain andmaintaina public trust clearance
U.S. Citizenship(required by federal government for the position)
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Public Health or related field; advanced degree preferred.
7 years in PR/communications including 4 years leading media relations for regulated healthcare life sciences or public health organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in communications public health social sciences business or associated disciplines a plus
Demonstrated success planning and executing national media strategies crisis communications and crossstakeholder outreach for sciencebased topics.
Experience withFDAprogram/project management
Background in public health risk communication scientific publishing or regulatory communications for medical products/tobacco/foods.
Professional Skills:
Strong project management skills including planning organization and multitasking.
Excellent interpersonal (verbal written) active listening and organizational skills
Proficiencywith project management tools (e.g.SmartsheetsAsana Trello ) and MS Office Suite.
Strong leadership organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively andestablishstrong working relationships with colleagues and clients
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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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:
$143756.00 - $244385.00DC Remote Office (DC99)Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Special Events
- Blog Posts
- Account Executives
- Fact Sheets
- Press Releases
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Client Meetings
- ROI
- Client Contact
- Client Service
About Company
About ICF: The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October, 1955. Later the Furnishing Division was inaugurated on 2nd October, 1962 and the production ... View more
