Communications Coordinator, Media Relations (Future Opportunity)

Please note: This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award with start dates dependent upon contract finalization.

Communications Coordinator Media Relations

@ 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.

Heresyour chance to join our award-winning agency ICF a community of mission driven creatives communicators strategists and for our next Media Relations Coordinator.This role requires a public affairs or media relations background inthenational security sectorand will focus on communications-related activities that support a homeland security client.

Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with planning and executing successful media relations campaigns anddemonstratedcapabilitieswriting 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 andhavethe requisite prior experiencewedlove 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 communicationsofficethat receives a substantial number of national regional local and trade inquiries every year.

• Produce media engagement strategies for campaignsannouncementsand events to include identifying target media outlets and reporters outlining mediapitchesand 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 todeterminereach and impact.

• Provide assistancein 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 initiativesprogramsand 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:

• Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.

• BS/BA in Marketing PR Journalism or related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years ofdemonstratedexperience: Understanding trends best practices in connecting with busy journalists and turning pitches into stories;working with client and project team members; knowledge of public relations and integrated media; and/orgenerating press attention amongnationalsecurityandrcybersecurity reporters.

• Applicants may be asked tosubmitsamples of their work which could include communications plans press releases presscoverageor original writing examples.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills especiallywritten.

• Strong research and organizational abilities including interpreting large volumes of datapresenting toclientsand adhering to deadlines.

• PR agency journalism corporate or government agency experience preferred.

• Self-starter withabilityto independently manage tasks and handle multiple priorities.

Job Location(s):This position will provide onsite client support at the client office inArlington VA.

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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: