Communications Contractor - Public Relations (Remote)
Deloitte
California, MO (Remote)
$65/hr - $70/hrIn-houseContractSenior level8+ years exp.
4 hrs ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & PR
District of Columbia, USA (Remote)
$115K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time
Posted 2 hrs ago
Job Summary
Own GovExec’s external communications and executive positioning, driving media relations, thought leadership, and cross-functional messaging across corporate initiatives, flagship events, and market priorities.
- Lead proactive and reactive media outreach to increase visibility in public sector, tech, defense, and industry media
- Coordinate executive talking points, appearances, and narrative frameworks aligned to brand growth
- Collaborate across marketing, editorial, research, product, sales, and events to ensure consistent external messaging
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Strategic Communications & Executive Positioning
- 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
- Media Relations & External Visibility
- 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
- Identify timely media opportunities tied to market trends, research insights, company initiatives, and executive perspectives
- Coordinate media interviews, contributed content opportunities, speaking engagements, and awards submissions
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
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Salaries
Posted range
$115K/yr – $130K/yr
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Marketing Team Size
1 (14% of company)
Median Tenure
2.8 years
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