Public Relations Specialist

AlphaX • Bethesda, MD

6h • $95,000 - $111,500

About The Position

AlphaGov is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for future communications opportunities. The role supports public-sector organizations in explaining decisions, responding to media inquiries, and keeping communities informed. The specialist should be comfortable interviewing subject-matter experts, preparing spokespeople for challenging questions, and writing public updates on deadline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, project management, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in public relations, public affairs, or communications project management.
• Experience writing public-facing materials in Associated Press (AP) style and adapting technical information for a general audience.
• Experience coordinating media inquiries or interviews and managing deadlines across subject-matter experts, spokespeople, and reviewers.

Nice To Haves

• Public-sector, healthcare, education, or nonprofit communications experience.
• Experience with crisis communications, community engagement, or media training.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and campaign analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build communications plans for program launches, research releases, and public meetings, identifying audiences, likely questions, and effective ways to reach them.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and website and social media content.
• Manage media inquiries, verify facts with subject-matter experts, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople for follow-up questions.
• Coordinate press briefings and community events, including drafting invitations, preparing speakers, and following up with reporters.
• Support crisis communications by confirming known facts, coordinating approvals, and updating public statements as facts develop.
• Track media coverage and recurring public questions, and use findings to improve future announcements, briefings, and FAQs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time