Public Affairs Officer Junior

Tulk LLC•Springfield, VA

3h•$88,160 - $117,800

About The Position

The Public Affairs Officer - Junior, is a self-starter that provides essential administrative and operational support to the public affairs team. This individual will assist with the daily activities across all functions, including media monitoring, content creation, and event coordination. The role is designed for a motivated and organized individual eager to develop foundational skills in the public affairs field by working closely with and learning from senior team members.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph process as directed by the customer.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field is required. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 2+ years of direct public affairs or journalism experience.
2+ years of professional experience or relevant internships in a public relations or journalism setting.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as compiling media clips, maintaining contact lists, or scheduling posts.
The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role.
Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Must be familiar with major social media platforms (e.g., X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook).

Nice To Haves

Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in support of national security missions.
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government, contractor, and mission partners.
A practical, mission-focused approach to solving problems and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

Compiling and distributing daily press clippings and news summaries to agency leadership.
Developing and executing a high volume of public affairs deliverables written in AP Style with minimal errors, including articles, newsletters, social media content, podcast productions, website content, daily news clips, communication plans, video concepts, and video scripts.
Creating tailored content for various social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter, etc.), conducting trend research, developing content schedules, and providing detailed analytics on social media and website performance.
Providing photojournalist products for both social media and public facing websites.
Supporting public affairs for external conferences, academic outreach, and other community relations events.
Supporting the agency's distinguished speaker program and managing public inquiries received via phone or email.
Developing informal materials for a variety of audiences to include informational materials for industry, academia, leadership, and DoD/IC customers and stakeholders to include measurement, follow-up, and analysis.
Preparing event specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, brochures, handouts, and agendas.
Planning, coordinating, and executing high-level external events/campaigns.
Providing support to visit dry runs, read ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing material.
Ensuring all planning is completed three (3) business days prior to the event.
Providing both formal and informal briefings to visiting groups and individuals which convey useful information, to include NGA museum tours.
Responding to requests for advice and assistance in all matters or activities relative to proper community outreach procedures, ensuring responses are coordinated while maintaining confidentiality.
Tracking and managing external speaking engagements for NGA personnel (non-EXCOM), including maintaining internal databases, coordinating necessary intake forms, coordinating with the Office of General Council (Ethics) and appropriate component-level communication team(s), and responding to invitations within 24 hours.
Conducting thorough planning and research to ascertain all relevant information and assure all arrangements and details are tailored to fit the needs of each event.
Coordinating with appropriate individuals to facilitate arrangements for site and facility selection for internal events.
Serving as an escort for the duration of the scheduled events.
Coordinating accommodations/meeting space, audio-visual, administrative room, VIP Rooms, billeting, and group movements for conference events.
Providing on-site logistical support for each event including site preparation.
Supporting high-level military and civilian, foreign, and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies and special events hosted by NGA leadership.
Preparing visit specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, and agendas.
Providing support to visit dry runs, read ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing material.
Tracking and managing both internal and external engagements for NGA Senior Leadership to include schedules, agendas, and planning materials.
Providing support to the Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame Award Program, including publicizing the call for nominations, processing and consolidating nomination packages, submitting a slate of candidates, reviewing potential inductees, coordinating IG review, serving as Secretary to the Hall of Fame Selection Board, and planning, publicizing and overseeing the annual awards program.