Hybrid Media Relations Specialist

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About the role

  • Media Relations Specialist supporting Military Health System and Defense Health Agency objectives. Conducting media relations activities and collaborating with communication teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct media relations activities to advance MHS and DHA objectives
  • Research, plan, execute, and assess media relations activities
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with headquarters level subject matter experts (SMEs)
  • Produce daily media reports for senior leadership
  • Identify and pitch complex topics to media outlets
  • Plan, execute, and assess media engagements
  • Write and coordinate Public Affairs Guidance, press releases, and related materials
  • Ensure products comply with AP Style and other requirements

Requirements

  • Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or similar field
  • Mastery of the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of communication
  • Ability to conduct and/or lead media relations activities related to a variety of topics
  • Experience and/or education in identifying, researching, and effectively pitching complicated topics to a variety of outlets
  • Experience and/or education in establishing and maintaining relationships with the media
  • Experience in planning, executing/facilitating, and assessing media engagements
  • Experience in writing and coordinating Public Affairs Guidance, talking points, and related products
  • Experience in oral and written communications
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as a team

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Roth retirement plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for employees and families)
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • At least three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick and personal leave

Job title

Media Relations Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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