Communications Coordinator, Media Relations (Future Opportunity)

Media Relations Coordinator for homeland security-focused work with ICF Next. The role involves supporting federal press officers, developing media engagement strategies for campaigns and events, identifying target outlets and reporters, outlining pitches, and producing monitoring reports to assess reach and impact. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of releases, press kits, facts sheets, Q&A responses, developing local or targeted media lists, and providing senior-level counsel to client leadership and the project team. Strong candidates will have experience with planning and executing media relations campaigns, writing communications materials for internal and external audiences, and a public affairs or media relations background in national security, with a preference for government communications operations experience. Basic qualifications include a BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related field and at least three years of relevant experience; preferred qualifications include excellent written communication, strong research/organizational abilities, and prior PR/journalism/government agency experience. The job is onsite at the client office in Arlington, VA, and emphasizes an equal opportunity employer stance with accommodations available during the application process.