Media Relations Specialist Job at ICF Olson in Great Falls Crossing

Media Relations Specialist

Apply locations : Reston, VA; Rockville, MD

Time type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 2 Days Ago

ICF Next , we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients, and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Here’s your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We’re changemakers, a community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists. We’re searching for our next Media Relations Specialist. This role requires a public affairs or media relations background in the public sector and will focus on communications-related activities that support public health, healthcare, climate change, as well as other federal, state, local, and commercial programs.

Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with planning and executing successful media relations campaigns and demonstrated capabilities writing communications materials for both internal and external audiences. Experience supporting government communications operations is highly preferred. If you are passionate about building strategic communications, developing messaging for clients, working with the media, advancing thought leadership strategies, and have the requisite prior experience, we'd love to talk to you.

This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide recommendations to the client related to media coverage of public health, healthcare, energy, climate change, and other projects and roll-outs.
• Produce national, regional, trade, and targeted media lists.
• Develop communications materials in support of new or expanding programs and initiatives, including press releases and media advisories, fact sheets, toolkits, talking points, and other communications products.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create external communications plans that align with and complement vertical plans in the marketing and branding space.
• Produce impactful monitoring and metrics analysis reports that are key to communications and public affairs programs.

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Job Location(s) : This position is located in either ICF’s Reston, VA or Rockville, MD office in a hybrid telework arrangement.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military / veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Pay Range : The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $80,743.00 - $137,263.00 Reston, VA (VA30)

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists, and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

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Salary : $80,743 - $137,263