Specialist, Industry Communications

Arlington, VA (Unknown)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and manage CTA's external communications for member programs, CES planning, and priority policy initiatives, coordinating across multiple campaigns and serving as the official CES spokesperson.

  • Translate technical and economic data into compelling stories for media and stakeholders.
  • Lead media outreach, track coverage, and report on communications impact across initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support communications for CTA member programs, councils, and working groups.
  • Promote CTA's Market Research and Technology & Standards through targeted communications campaigns. Translate complex technology and economic data into compelling stories for various audiences.
  • Support communications around CTA's priority policy initiatives, as needed.
  • Coordinate communications strategies across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Build relationships with technology, business, trade and consumer media.
  • Draft press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, scripts, Q&As, and briefing materials.
  • Serve as a point of contact for CTA media inquiries. Coordinate interviews with CTA subject matter experts.
  • Coordinate media events, tours and roundtables (in person and virtual) on CTA and CES priorities.
  • Track media coverage and prepare reports measuring communications impact for CTA.
  • Support communications planning and media engagement for CES throughout the year.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of communications, public relations or media relations experience.
  • Experience with events, associations or technology companies preferred but not required.
  • PR agency or journalism experience also preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Communications, English or Journalism concentration preferred)
  • Solid business and strategic communications writing skills.
  • Must be well-spoken, detail-oriented and customer service-focused.
  • Must be organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously.
  • Understanding and experience using AI
  • Travel to CES is required; may involve other occasional travel
  • This is an exempt position

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with telemedicine access, wellness programs, and an on-site fitness center
  • Financial Benefits – 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6%, student loan assistance, and commuter benefits. Unique to CTA — a mortgage assistance program that may include eligibility for a forgivable home purchase loan of up to $40,000.
  • Time Off & Flexibility – Paid time off, holidays, paid parental leave, and a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling options
  • Family & Lifestyle Support – Fertility and adoption assistance
  • Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
  • For more information about CTA’s benefits and total rewards offerings, please review our Benefits Guide.
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Since 1924, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has played a leading role as an advocate for the technology industry and a catalyst for innovation. Our members represent more than 1300 companies who are all working to move technology forward, together. Producer of CES.

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