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Description@ 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.Here’s your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We’re changemakers, a community of mission driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists. We’re searching our next Public Relations Associate. This role requires a public affairs, strategic communications, and/or media relations background and will focus on public relations related activities that support a cybersecurity-focused organization.The candidate will be highly motivated, data driven, and will help grow the capacity of ICF Next’s Media Relations Practice. Strong candidates will have experience writing communications materials and helping clients measure there outreach efforts to meet their communications goals.If you are passionate about strategic communications and have the requisite prior experience, we'd love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and uniquely positioned organization.Key Responsibilities:
Draft news releases, pitches, case studies, white papers, media summaries and other communication deliverables.
Create backgrounders and prepping materials to support media opportunities.
Research story ideas and content for media.
Assist in distributing daily news clips, as well as analysis of print and online stories to determine the effectiveness of outreach.
Assist in creating monthly media report by searching and categorizing large amounts of media coverage every month, as well as ad-hoc media coverage reports.
Stay apprised of the latest trends, tools and techniques used to garner earned media coverage, as well as digital and traditional outlets covering cybersecurity and infrastructure security news.
Assist in onsite media trainings in Rockville, MD.
Maintain a SharePoint database containing interactions with media outlets.
Qualifications:
Currently holds, or is able to obtain, DHS Fitness Determination
BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience assisting with media-related activities or campaigns and knowledge of public relations and integrated media.
To include: working knowledge of Cision, Meltwater, Critical Mention, MuckRack or similar media monitoring programs.
Preferred Skills and experience:
Excellent communication skills, especially being a strong writer.
Strong research and organizational skills.
PR agency, corporate or government agency experience preferred.
Self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Job Location(s): This is a hybrid position centered in the Washington, DC metro area, requiring occasional on-site support in Rockville, MD.Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement .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 is:$58,161.00 - $98,873.00Maryland Client Office (MD88)
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