Description
We are seeking a Mid-level Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to work with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Military Health System (MHS) Communications and Public Affairs teams. The successful candidate will support the execution of a high-visibility media relations program that informs key audiences about military health and medicine.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support Government public affairs officers in executing the DHA/MHS media relations mission, including receiving, researching, coordinating, and developing responses to daily media inquiries.
- Assist with the development of comprehensive media interview preparation packages for leaders and subject matter experts.
- Conduct daily and overnight media monitoring of national, industry, and other relevant news sources.
- Compile and prepare the MHS Early Bird, a daily news clips product.
- Prepare Medical Media Highlights, an executive-level daily report.
- Monitor breaking news and alert Government communications leaders to emerging issues.
- Develop special-topic media monitoring reports.
- Prepare and distribute a daily media Situation Report (SITREP).
- Support proactive media outreach efforts.
- Assist with media training and preparation for leaders and subject matter experts.
- Support media analysis efforts.
- Review media coverage to identify communications opportunities and emerging issues.
- Coordinate with Government public affairs officers and other stakeholders.
- Maintain organized records of media inquiries and related communications products.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Political Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in media relations, public affairs, strategic communications, journalism, or a related discipline.
- Experience researching, drafting, and coordinating responses to media inquiries.
- Experience developing or supporting media preparation materials.
- Working knowledge of media relations practices, news cycles, and public affairs principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research and news judgment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate work within established deadlines.
- Experience preparing media summaries, news clips, and situation reports.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior military or civilian service.
- Experience supporting the Defense Health Agency, Military Health System, DoD, or other federal health or defense organizations.
- Experience working in healthcare communications, military public affairs, or headquarters-level strategic communications environments.
- Familiarity with SOP development and communications governance.
Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00