Public Affairs Specialist

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)

Office of External Affairs, Communications Division

Summary

DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022.

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of External Affairs. As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for advancing DFC's media relations strategy, proactively pitching and doing targeted relationship building with the media, serving as a first point of contact for media inquiries, and advising top management on issues related to press and public affairs communications.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist (Media Relations Director), you will:

Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the corporation.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets, reporters, editors, and producers to promote accurate and favorable coverage of the corporation's activities.

Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch stories to secure coverage that aligns with the agency's strategic priorities.

Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating responses and interviews with the corporation's leadership and subject matter experts.

Collaborate closely with the Press Secretary and Deputy Press Secretary to ensure consistency and coherence in messaging across all media channels.

Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities, providing timely insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.