Public Relations Specialist

Red Carrot • Washington, DC

2d • 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.
• Familiarity with government, public sector, or highly regulated environments is preferred.
• 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 government, public sector, or highly regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue Recognition, Timeliness and Prioritization
• Media Inquiry Management
• Writing Proficiency
• Professionalism and Decorum
• Digital Literacy

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and 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.
• Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees