Public Relations Specialist (Junior)

TL;DR

Public Relations Specialist (Junior): Supporting federal communications contracts by executing PR campaigns and managing stakeholder outreach with an accent on speaker engagement and media coordination. Focus on preparing briefing materials, tracking leadership commitments, and ensuring precise communication delivery for government clients.

Location: On-site in Arlington, VA

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning, woman-owned small business specializing in strategic communications, management consulting, and human capital solutions for federal government clients.

What you will do

• Assist in planning and developing strategic PR campaigns to support client missions.
• Monitor and track meeting and speaking requests in accordance with established SOPs.
• Prepare briefing memos, media kits, fact sheets, and responses to media inquiries.
• Coordinate with event points-of-contact and manage speaker approval processes.
• Conduct research to evaluate engagement opportunities and support local media list development.
• Perform clerical functions including report preparation and meeting scheduling.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in PR campaign planning and client-facing project work.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a DHS Fitness Determination is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training opportunities.
• Flexible work hours and 11 federal holidays.
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan after one year of employment.