Part-time Public relations Jobs in Irving, TX

@ 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.

Heres your chance to join our award-winning agency ICF Next. Were changemakers a community of mission driven creatives communicators strategists and technologists. Were searching for our next Public Relations Specialist. This role requires a public affairs or strategic communications background in the public sector and will focus on communications-related activities that support a homeland security cybersecurity and infrastructure security client.

Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with planning and executing successful public and external affairs initiatives inter- and intra-agency communications and coordination travel related activities and senior leadership support. Experience supporting high level government communications operations is highly preferred. If you are passionate about building strategic communications supporting high performing clients working with the media advancing thought leadership and have the requisite prior experience wed love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide strategic guidance and support to senior external affairs officials and leadership on operational efficiencies strategic messaging and staffing at external engagement events.

Provide media relations support to the press operations team.

Collaborate with colleagues to create external communications plans that align with and complement vertical plans and bolster the publics understanding of cyber and infrastructure security threats.

Produce impactful monitoring and metrics analysis reports and contribute recommendations that improve the effectiveness of rapid response and planning communication roll-outs.

Serve as a trusted liaison between office leadership and agency leadership.

Basic Qualifications :

Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.

BS / BA in Marketing PR Journalism or related field.

Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience : Assisting in the research planning and strategic development of a comprehensive public and external affairs activities Working with client and project team members Having Chief of Staff-like skills such as providing operational advice and support to a senior executive and Knowledge of public relations public affairs and integrated media.

Preferred Skills and experience :

Excellent oral communication skills.

Ability to predict and mitigate problems or conflicts.

Strong organizational abilities.

PR agency journalism corporate or government agency experience preferred.

Self-starter with ability to independently manage tasks and handle multiple priorities.

Job Location(s) : This position will provide onsite client support at the client office is Arlington VA.

Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :

$73722.00 - $125327.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Typing,Public Relations,Video Editing,Interviewing,Media Relations,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Social Media Management,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Blogging,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 73722 - 125327