Public Affairs Specialist

Position Overview

The Public Affairs Specialist will support the Department of State - Office of Policy, Planning and Resources for the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/PPR).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drafts, coordinates, and implements strategic messaging and media engagements to help build public understanding of U.S. foreign policy in assigned area of responsibility.
• Works with posts, the Department, and the interagency to produce unified public messaging on the U.S. government’s policies.
• Translates complex policy information into press guidance.
• Drafts press products including press guidance, statements, and media notices related to the assigned area of responsibility and manages the clearance process for these products.
• Drafts remarks, talking points, statements, scripts, and other content for Department Principals.
• Coordinates and staffs press engagements by senior leadership. Drafts and implements press plans for high level diplomatic engagements with countries in assigned area of responsibility.
• Briefs senior leadership on breaking news.
• Serves as primary point of contact with the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA), interagency public affairs representatives, and spokespersons at embassies within assigned area of responsibility.
• Briefs the Department Spokesperson multiple times per week Coordinates with digital engagement teams on social media strategies.
• Liaises directly with journalists.
• Responds to press inquiries.
• Responds to inquiries from U.S. missions overseas to support their messaging efforts Monitors Department Press Briefing for questions related to area of responsibility.
• Monitors media coverage of assigned area and reactions to U.S. messaging.
• Compiles USG statements and messaging resources into easily digestible formats for daily, weekly, and ad hoc dissemination.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• An understanding of current world affairs (desired)
• Ability to receive and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Willingness to travel, if required
• Flexibility in scheduling dependent on the needs of the Bureau

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, international affairs, communications, or related field
• 2-3 years of work experience managing messaging and communications for a large organization

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent will be exposed to normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on a computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email, and face to face. This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

About Us:

Nash Harbor Solutions (NHS) is a premier Alaska Native-owned IT services company dedicated to delivering top-tier contract services to the Government sector. Our team is driven by dynamic, results-oriented leaders who exemplify professionalism and maintain a steadfast commitment to a customer-focused approach in every engagement. NHS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits program, with flexible options that empower you to customize your selections to meet the unique needs of your family. At NHS, we excel at bridging the gap between government requirements and cutting-edge technology solutions, ensuring innovative and effective outcomes for our clients.

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