Public Affairs Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Public Affairs Specialist (Public Affairs and Communications Media)

Description

Support the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) by helping oversee web communications products and managing district communication programs using both traditional and digital channels. Identify misinformation and implement strategic products to eliminate misunderstandings, while coordinating media relations, producing public information materials, and supporting public engagement events. Research and write stories for internal and external audiences using journalistic principles and AP Stylebook rules, and assist with mentorship, analytics, campaign creative products, and leadership speech/remark support.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the PAO on web communications product development, with final authority for content and customer serviceability
• Identify issues from misinformed/uninformed publics and implement strategic traditional and digital products
• Support oversight of the district command information program; develop and manage digital and traditional systems for employee situational awareness
• Manage traditional and digital media relations; provide media training to internal audiences and subject matter experts
• Produce public information materials (brochures, posters, information graphics)
• Assist planning and execution of programs and events (Engineer Week, Open House, guided tours for VIPs and civilian visitors)
• Develop messages and participate in public engagement and event planning
• Research and write stories for internal/external audiences using journalistic principles and AP Stylebook
• Assist in developing and mentoring junior Public Affairs team members
• Collect and prepare analytics to evaluate program impacts
• Manage creative campaign products for digital and print platforms
• Write speeches and remarks for leadership
• Prepare ghost notes for the Commander for internal and external audiences

Requirements

• 1 year of specialized experience formulating strategic communication plans and digital campaigns by analyzing feedback to resolve misunderstandings and build organizational trust
• 1 year of specialized experience directing media response programs and spokesperson preparation by coordinating with subject matter experts and establishing standard operating procedures for critical command issues
• 1 year of specialized experience cultivating partnerships with regional news media and civic organizations through targeted community relations initiatives
• Experience-only qualification requirement (no education substitution)

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and whether full-time/part-time/intermittent).