Public Affairs Specialist

Red Carrot • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Specialist plays a versatile role in supporting the agency’s public affairs and communications efforts. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong judgment and the ability to quickly identify, prioritize, and respond to emerging issues in a fast-paced environment. This role requires experience managing media inquiries, drafting clear and compelling public-facing content, and supporting executive-level communications with professionalism and discretion, along with a solid understanding of the media and digital landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–5 years of professional experience in public affairs, communications, media relations, journalism, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and editing press releases, statements, talking points, and social media or digital content for public-facing audiences.
• Experience supporting or coordinating responses to media inquiries in a fast-paced or high-visibility environment.
• Experience working with senior leadership or executive stakeholders, exercising discretion and sound judgment.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with traditional and social media influencer landscape.
• Familiarity with social media management tools, analytics, and best practices for maximizing engagement and reach.
• Familiarity with government, public sector, or highly regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quickly identify, assess, and prioritize significant and emerging issues relevant to the agency and administration.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail.
• Track, triage, and prepare responses for incoming media inquiries in a timely and organized manner.
• Draft, edit, and finalize content for press releases, statements, talking points, and social media platforms, tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Clearly communicate the goals, priorities, and initiatives of the Administration through all public-facing materials.
• Demonstrate understanding of the political environment, with the ability to navigate law enforcement sensitive issues including matters of national security, and represent the agency’s interests appropriately.
• Work professionally and with discretion with executive-level leadership, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Utilize social media management tools, analytics, and best practices for maximizing engagement and reach.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional trainings for eligible employees
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level