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Public Relations Specialist Journeyman

Red Carrot


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Public Relations Specialist - Journeyman
Level: Journeyman Work Location: On-Site Arlington VA
This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Public Relations Specialist to support the customers 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 nations 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Ability to obtain a DHS Fitness Determination

Benefits at Red Carrot:

At Red Carrot we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe theres strength in diversity offering different perspectives and skills. Together we can solve our clients biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • 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.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals powered by a team fueled by passion backed by intelligence and grounded in expertise.

From day one weve applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric data-informed and audience-oriented and its how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted purposeful communication. Thats not a tagline its the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami Florida with a strong and growing presence in Washington D.C. our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesnt dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it delivering Strategic Communications Customer Experience Management Consulting and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission and their moment.

Were the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real the stakes are high and the work has to matter.


Required Experience:

Manager


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