Government Executive Media Group LLC

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & PR

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

$115K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own external communications and executive visibility for GovExec across public sector audiences, coordinating cross functional messaging, media outreach, and high visibility appearances.

  • Own proactive media outreach, reporter relationships, and speaking opportunities to drive executive visibility.
  • Coordinate messaging across initiatives, flagship events, research releases, and corporate comms to ensure consistency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of GovExec’s external communications and public relations strategy across corporate initiatives, flagship events, research, and major market priorities
  • Assist with executive positioning efforts, including media engagement, speaking opportunities, messaging development, and thought leadership initiatives
  • Help develop messaging and narrative frameworks aligned to GovExec’s evolving brand positioning and growth priorities
  • Support preparation of executive talking points, presentations, interviews, and external appearances
  • Assist in proactive media outreach efforts to increase GovExec’s visibility across public sector, government technology, defense, AI, business, and industry media
  • Help cultivate relationships with reporters, editors, podcast hosts, conference organizers, and industry influencers

Requirements

  • 4 to 7+ years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, media relations, or executive communications, either in-house or at an agency
  • Experience supporting B2B, media, technology, government, defense, or public sector organizations preferred
  • Experience supporting proactive media outreach and executive visibility initiatives
  • Strong writing, editing, messaging, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills
  • Experience supporting announcements, thought leadership, and communications initiatives
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

Preferred

  • Knowledge of the public sector, government technology, GovCon, defense, or federal market landscape
  • Experience supporting executive social media and LinkedIn thought leadership
  • Familiarity with integrated marketing, events, research, and content-driven communications strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Open time off policy
  • Twelve weeks paid parental leave
  • Supportive, collaborative teams
  • Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
  • Expansive learning and development opportunities