public affairs specialist

Xcelerate Solutions

<div>Description 
 
 
Communications and Public Outreach Specialist &ndash; TS/SCI CI Poly
 
The Communications and Public Outreach Specialist serves as a key driver in consolidating and communicating cohesive messaging to various IC community stakeholders. This role is essential in advancing the agency mission by promoting its research efforts, technology transitions, and overall brand presence. The successful candidate will navigate both publicly facing (unclassified) and Intelligence Community (classified) audiences, ensuring all communications are compliant with agency requirements. 
 
Location :
 
Bethesda, MD 
 
Clearance:
 
TS/SCI CI Polygraph 
 
Responsibilities: 
Strategic Communications &amp; Outreach Campaigns<ul><li>
Campaign Management: Develop, execute, and evaluate comprehensive outreach and engagement plans that align with the agency&rsquo;s strategic goals, technology transition missions, and requirements collection.</li><li>
Media Relations: Maintain and update (bi-monthly) the core news reporters list. Coordinate all pre-publication and security reviews for media content.</li></ul> 
Content Development &amp; Multimedia Production<ul><li>
Digital Content Management: Support and manage unclassified and classified content for IC Agency website applications, social media platforms, and Wikipedia/Intelink pages, ensuring information is timely and accurate.</li><li>
Writing &amp; Editing: Draft professional news articles (e.g., showcase, transition), monthly newsletters, speeches, talking points, and update technical documents ensuring accuracy and public affairs compliance.</li><li>
Visual &amp; Graphic Design: Generate comprehensive visual media, including slick sheets, presentation graphics, posters, logo designs, and graphic diagrams.</li><li>
Video Production: Manage pre- and post-production for final videos and/or animations of IC Agency-sponsored events and programs.</li></ul> 
Academic Partnerships<ul><li>
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with program teams and acquisition staff to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) rights are accurately captured and communicated. Generate materials conveying partnership processes to stakeholders.</li><li>
Publication Cataloging: Document, log, and maintain a comprehensive catalog of peer-reviewed public publications resulting from Agency-funded research.</li></ul> 
 
Requirement:<ul><li>
Education &amp; Experience: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or Media Studies plus five (5) years of combined experience in communications, public affairs, graphics design, or web content management; OR a High School Diploma plus ten (10) years of the aforementioned combined experience.</li><li>
Strategic Expertise: Demonstrated experience drafting, executing, and evaluating strategic communications plans against an organization's specific goals, objectives, and priorities.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Industry Experience: Prior communications and public outreach experience within the Intelligence Community (IC).</li></ul> 
 About Xcelerate Solutions: 
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate&rsquo;s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal&rsquo;s &ldquo;50 Best Places to Work&rdquo; list as well as being a &ldquo;Great Place to Work&rdquo; certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers! 
 
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. 
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.</div>

Communications and Public Outreach Specialist - TS/SCI CI Poly

Yorktown Systems Group

<div>Job Description: 
Summary:
The Public Affairs Videographer will support the Offset Systems Group (OSG) JV&rsquo;s contract efforts for the Support Base Services (SBS) contract to the United States Army Garrison (USAG) in Fort Riley, KS. OSG is a joint venture between OSS and Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. (YSG). 

The Public Affairs Videographer will provide services to the United States Army Garrison (USAG) and the 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office (PAO) at Fort Riley, KS. The Duty First Editor will support the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) who is responsible for providing support base services to the United States Army, which includes supporting Active Component (AC) deployments/redeployments and re-stationing, and Reserve Component (RC) mobilizations/deployment/redeployment and demobilizations. IMCOM accomplishes this mission through United States (US) Army Garrison staffs which have historically been augmented during surge mobilizations/deployments with RC soldiers that could only be ordered to remain on active duty for a limit period of time. As part of the Army&rsquo;s long-term remedy, the Continental United States (CONUS) Support Base Services (CSBS) contract was awarded. The objective is that all Soldiers are satisfied with the service transition for Mobilizations and Demobilizations. 

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Assist the Public Affairs Office (PAO) with timely, efficient support for complete news releases, in-depth news and feature articles, edit copy, design pages, media layout development, assumes responsibility for grammatical accuracy, clarity, completeness, appropriateness for intended audience, and conformity to established standard format guidelines of publication, IAW AR 360-1 and Associated Press (AP) Style Guide.</li>
<li>Coordinate, synchronize, oversee, report and brief (as required) on all command information requests and missions throughout Division and Garrison level.</li>
<li>Shall work with the government editor to adjust strategy of publication accordingly.</li>
<li>Shall use computer applications, computer generated graphics, available software packages for innovative designs that are prepared camera-ready for reproduction.</li>
<li>Perform archival functions to maintain the Divisions Audiovisual Information Library including cataloging and indexing all audiovisual products.</li>
<li>Shall provide other general editing services for the newspaper as well as other audio/visual formats as required.</li>
<li>Support the PAO in providing hometown news release services.</li>
<li>Perform various technical duties involved in communicating information through visual means.</li>
<li>Shall train and assist Public Affairs personnel on Adobe Creative Suite 5 and 6.</li>
<li>Shall practice good personal hygiene and maintain a clean and neat appearance; attire shall be appropriate for the applicable work environment, and shall be clean, neat and void of rips, tears, and holes. For safety reasons, open toe shoes are not allowed; footwear shall comply with mission and OSHA requirements.</li></ul> 
 
 
Job Requirements: 
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Must have documented and relevant knowledge, skills, and experience as outlined in this announcement.
</li><li>Must be able to select from a range of standard photographic equipment for assignments demanding exact renditions, normally without opportunity for later retakes, when there are specific problems or uncertainties concerning lighting, exposure time, color, or artistry.</li>
<li>Able to discuss technical requirements and customize treatment for each situation according to a detailed request, vary camera processes and techniques, and use the setting and background to produce esthetics, as well as accurate and informative pictures.</li>
<li>Must have working knowledge of personal computers, and be familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom software packages.</li>
<li>Capable of using specialized hardware and/or software for video/audio capture and editing of multimedia presentations, incorporates principles of layout design throughout the courseware production process, and is responsible for quality control, review and revision of all aspects of graphics development.</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, write and read the English language sufficiently enough to perform the service requirements of this position.</li>
<li>Must be able to communicate with Government military and civilian personnel.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform basic addition and subtraction functions and have the ability to accurately report fire or other emergency conditions as required.</li></ul> 

Clearance: Must possess a favorable NACI Background check. 

Location: Fort Riley, KS. 

Travel: No Travel Required</div>

Public Affairs Videographer, SBS FT Riley

Amentum

<div>Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.
Amentum is seeking an experienced Public Affairs Officer with proven congressional liaison expertise to serve as the primary representative supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Camp East Montana (CEM), Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.
This role directly supports the government with media relations and internal/external communications while facilitating effective communications and information exchange between the program team, DHS/ICE leadership, and U.S. Government stakeholders. The incumbent ensures mutual understanding, unity of purpose, and successful performance of programs and operations at the facility in a high-visibility, sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as the lead for public affairs activities at CEM, coordinating closely with Amentum Corporate communications, and ICE Office of Public Affairs, to support government media relations, including drafting responses to media inquiries, drafting press releases, talking points, fact sheets and briefing materials.
</li><li>Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive internal and external communication strategies, plans, and products to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
</li><li>Act as support for congressional liaison: monitor legislative developments, prepare and coordinate responses to Congressional inquiries, support briefings, hearings, and site visits, and build/maintain productive relationships with DHS/ICE congressional liaison representatives and lobbyists, if applicable.
</li><li>Facilitate timely, accurate, and secure two-way information exchange between the program/contractor team and DHS/ICE components to promote mutual understanding, resolve issues proactively, and ensure program success.
</li><li>Monitor traditional, social, and news media coverage related to CEM, ICE operations, and immigration enforcement; provide analysis and strategic recommendations to program leadership and government partners.
</li><li>Support crisis communications planning, rapid response, and issues management in coordination with DHS/ICE.
</li><li>Ensure all communications comply with DHS/ICE policies, federal regulations (including FOIA and Privacy Act), security protocols, classification guidelines, and public disclosure requirements.
</li><li>Prepare high-quality written and oral products (briefings, reports, newsletters, speeches, etc) for diverse audiences including senior government officials, Congress, media, and internal staff.
</li><li>Maintain details records of communications activities and provide regular status reports to contractor and government leadership.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and requirements
Required<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Political Science, Government Affairs, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).
</li><li>Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in public affairs, media relations, strategic communications, or legislative affairs, preferably in a federal government or federal contracted work environment.
</li><li>At least 4 years of direct congressional liaison or Capitol Hill experience, including drafting responses to Congressional inquiries, preparing briefings, and engaging with congressional staff.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in high-scrutiny, sensitive environments such as law enforcement, homeland security, or immigration/detention operations.
</li><li>Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, concise messaging for varied audiences.
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships with senior government officials, media representatives, and congressional stakeholders.
</li><li>U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Secret (or higher) security clearance and pass all required background investigations for unescorted access to ICE facilities.
</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Prior direct experience supporting DHS, ICE, or other federal law enforcement/homeland security programs.
</li><li>Familiarity with federal contracting, detention operations, or immigration enforcement communications.
</li><li>Crisis communications or issues-management experience
</li><li>Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish)
</li><li>Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance</li></ul> 
Location and Work Environment
On-site support required at Camp East Montana (CEM), El Paso, Texas, with occasional travel to Washington DC or other locations for congressional engagements or program needs. This is a full-time position in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment subject to evolving priorities and potential high-visibility scrutiny.
Security and Compliance
This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation. All communications must adhere strictly to government protocols for sensitive and law-enforcement sensitive information.
This role demands the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and adaptability in a mission-critical federal contracted workplace environment.
Other Responsibilities 
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. 
 
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. 
 
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job. 
Compensation Details:
$87,248.00 
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. 
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:<ul>
<li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li>
<li>
Paid time off and holidays</li>
<li>
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)</li>
<li>
Educational reimbursement</li>
<li>
Parental leave</li>
<li>
Employee stock purchase plan</li>
<li>
Tax-saving options</li>
<li>
Disability and life insurance</li>
<li>
Pet insurance</li></ul> 
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. 
Original Posting:
05/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. 
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.</div>

Public Affairs Officer

AbbVie

<div>Company Description 
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 
Job Description 
Purpose
The Associate Director, Public Affairs, Specialty is an opportunity to apply communications and engagement strategy skills for the benefit of patients across the world. This unique role serves as the Public Affairs lead for our U.S. Specialty organization, while also driving communications and advocacy engagement strategies for AbbVie&rsquo;s anti-infectives and eye care brands internationally and creating market-shaping programming for emerging areas of focus including obesity. Within the U.S., this role will provide issues-based counsel for our entire Specialty brand portfolio, as well as proactive efforts for select brands. Internationally, the Associate Director will collaborate with and lead AbbVie&rsquo;s in-country communicators in applying an understanding of the company&rsquo;s brand and enterprise strategies to generate communication platforms that are carried out around the world to drive patient engagement, enhance visibility for AbbVie&rsquo;s therapeutic area leadership, and protect AbbVie&rsquo;s reputation. Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial Communications &amp; Public Affairs (CCPA) with a dotted line to the Head of International Public Affairs, this dynamic contributor will also support strategic and executive communications as part of the broader CCPA team.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to build relationships, engage with geographically diverse teams, think globally and set priorities among competing objectives, while working in a fast-paced, but highly rewarding patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and apply strong understanding of enterprise businesses and therapeutic area, industry, and external landscape to provide communications strategic counsel to headquarters-based and in-country communicators as well as functional and franchise management teams.</li><li>
Foster strong relationships with and provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders of AbbVie&rsquo;s Specialty business.</li><li>
Collaborate with U.S. and global brand teams and cross functional partners to set and achieve brand goals, and communicate progress, changes, and milestones.</li><li>
Deliver a cohesive public affairs and advocacy engagement plan to support AbbVie&rsquo;s global Specialty brand objectives and uphold AbbVie&rsquo;s reputation by engaging with multiple cross-functional partners to understand diverse functional perspectives, mitigate issues and elevate reputation.</li><li>
Obtain internal stakeholder alignment, management approval, and secure resources to execute future plans. Oversee public relations and creative agency teams in the execution of 2024 tactical program elements and ensure deliverables are on time/on budget.</li><li>
Partner with R&amp;D Communications on scientific data disclosures for on-market brands and shape the environment for AbbVie&rsquo;s emerging pipeline in Obesity among external public stakeholders.</li><li>
Lead issues management communications for AbbVie&rsquo;s U.S. Specialty business and international brands and serve as a strategic advisor for in-country communications teams managing local issues.</li><li>
Serve as spokesperson for designated brands and the public affairs lead in related international brand teams. Oversee the identification, development, and skill maintenance of internal and third-party spokespeople. Engage and interact with media, thought leaders and key opinion leaders, and advise in-country communications teams as needed on local media engagements.</li><li>
Hybrid work model - 3 days in office (Mettawa)/2 days remotely</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education and Experience<ul><li>
A minimum of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree is required (emphasis in communications, marketing, business, public relations, or journalism preferred).</li><li>
A minimum of 8+ years of experience in communications and or marketing, preferred public relations agency or pharmaceutical in-house communications positions with increasing responsibility, or similar roles in regulated industries.</li><li>
2 years of experience developing and leading multi-year strategic communications plans that are aligned with business objectives.</li><li>
Strong critical thinking skills, and a proactive self-starter who can work independently and in teams within a matrix environment.</li><li>
Excellent networking and relationship building skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience planning and executing holistic, integrated marketing communications platforms for international audiences.</li><li>
Experience leading geographically diverse teams in executing against common strategies in pursuit of defined goals.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to operate in a matrix environment and serve as the functional representative on multiple teams.</li><li>
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree or other postgraduate work.</li><li>
Extensive experience working with Senior Management and Customers.</li><li>
Experience managing healthcare advocacy group relationships to collaborate toward shared objectives.</li><li>
Experience leading data/science communications for established and emerging scientific areas.</li><li>
Demonstrated understanding of the global access and reimbursement environment and experience. driving strategies to expand patient access to medicines globally.</li><li>
Strong experience applying digital/rich media strategy as a component of broader stakeholder activation campaigns.</li><li>
Experience generating insights in social and patient stakeholder research, and applying those insights to drive public affairs strategies on a global scale.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
<ul><li>The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
</li><li>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
</li><li>This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
</li></ul>Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.<div></div>
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US &amp; Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US &amp; Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html</div>

Associate Director, Public Affairs, Specialty

Seara International

<div>
 
 The
 
 Government Affairs Officer
 
 serves as the vital link between the organization and various government entities. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with local labor laws, managing regulatory requirements, and fostering positive relationships with public officials to support the company&rsquo;s operational goals.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Regulatory Compliance:
 
 Monitor changes in local labor laws, industry regulations, and government policies. Ensure the organization remains compliant with all statutory requirements (e.g., social insurance, labor office regulations, and licensing).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Liaison &amp; Advocacy:
 
 Act as the primary point of contact for government departments. Represent the company&rsquo;s interests during meetings, inspections, or official inquiries.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Documentation &amp; Licensing:
 
 Manage the processing and renewal of all corporate licenses, permits, and employee-related government documentation (visas, work permits, and residency renewals).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Policy Analysis:
 
 Analyze proposed legislation and provide internal stakeholders with impact assessments regarding how new laws may affect business operations or the workforce.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Reporting:
 
 Prepare and submit periodic reports to government portals and internal management regarding compliance status and any pending regulatory issues.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skill
 
 
 s
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 +2 years of experience in government relations, Internal investigation, public affairs, or a specialized HR compliance role.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Knowledge:
 
 Deep understanding of Police, Baldia, MOI, MOFA, local labor laws, Jawazat processes, and corporate licensing. Familiarity with digital government platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Communication:
 
 Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments effectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Problem Solving:
 
 Strong ability to resolve administrative bottlenecks and manage sensitive regulatory matters with discretion.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Language:
 
 Fluency in the local language and English is typically required for effective documentation and high-level meetings.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Government Affairs Analyst

California State University

<div><div>Job no: 556382 
Work type: Staff 
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus 
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications, On-site (work in-person at business location) 
</div><div></div><div><div><div> 
<div><div>Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Dean of the College, the Communication Specialist is responsible for initiatives for college-wide communications to deliver timely information, provide services and build relationships with key audiences. The Communications Specialist will develop, implement and maintain a strategic communications plan for the College of Architecture &amp; Environmental Design. This position also has a dotted reporting line into Cal Poly&rsquo;s central University Communications and Marketing (UCM) division, working in partnership with the UCM team to ensure strategic communications and marketing plans are aligned with the university&rsquo;s goals.</div></div><div> 
<div>
Department Summary
With approximately 2,000 students and 145 faculty and staff, Cal Poly's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) offers eight degree programs in five closely related departments: Architectural Engineering, Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, and Landscape Architecture. For decades the CAED's nationally ranked, accredited programs and over 16,000 alumni have been a positive influence on forces that shape the planning, design and construction worlds. The common educational goal shared by all academic programs within the CAED is excellence in preparing tomorrow's built environment leaders. The CAED's programs are distinguished by their selective admissions, active incorporation of hands-on-learning experiences and their close instructional relationship to professions and industries, as well as public agencies and community constituents.</div></div><div> 
<div>
Key Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques related to marketing communications, public affairs, media relations, and branding to develop and implement campaigns and initiatives aligned with university goals.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated skill in developing strategic communications, targeted messaging, and marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including press releases, newsletters, websites, social media, and internal communications.
</li>
<li>Working knowledge of marketing and research techniques and methods, including the ability to conduct and coordinate market research &mdash; such as surveys, focus groups, and interviews &mdash; to identify communication needs and target audiences.
</li>
<li>Thorough knowledge of web communication techniques, best practices, and platforms, with the ability to maintain and update university websites ensuring content accuracy, relevance, and compliance with brand guidelines.
</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability in story development, journalistic writing, and advanced editorial skills, including knowledge of interview techniques, AP Style, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, to produce clear and compelling content for web and print publication.</li></ul></div> 
</div> 
<div><div>Education and Experience
<ul><li>Equivalent to a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.</li></ul></div> 
</div> 
<div><div>Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,940 - $69,972 per year 

Classification Range: $62,136 - $90,516 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 
 
</div></div> 
<div><div>Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly&rsquo;s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.</div></div><div> 
<div>
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California&rsquo;s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU&rsquo;s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.</div></div><div> 
<div>
Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
</div>
</div> 
</div></div></div>Advertised: Apr 07 2026 Pacific Daylight Time 
Applications close:</div>

Communications Specialist - College of Architecture and Environmental Design

FTI Consulting, Inc.

<div>Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation. We partner with top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most critical issues to deliver meaningful impact. Our teams respond rapidly to complex, dynamic situations, and from day one you&rsquo;ll work alongside leaders who have shaped history. 
About The Role
FTI Consulting has operated in the Middle East for over twenty years, advising leading regional entities on high‑stakes communication challenges. In the UAE, we support major government organisations in shaping compelling public narratives that influence regional and global stakeholders.
You will work within a fast‑paced, multi‑sector team (Energy, Industrials, Financial Services, TMT, Public Sector), known for its resilience, entrepreneurial mindset and strong collaborative culture. 
What You&rsquo;ll Do
Deliver to Clients<ul><li>
Lead delivery of high‑quality work across multi‑sector clients.</li><li>
Build trusted day‑to‑day client relationships and provide strategic counsel.</li><li>
Manage client portfolios with a focus on retention and exemplary service.</li><li>
Analyse regulatory and institutional issues to develop tailored strategic advice.</li><li>
Oversee client servicing teams and ensure smooth project execution.</li><li>
Drive and support new business pursuits.</li><li>
Maintain and grow strong media relationships.</li><li>
Seek opportunities to expand client relationships and cross‑sell firm capabilities.</li><li>
Champion FTI&rsquo;s values, ethics, and cross‑practice collaboration.</li></ul>
Build the Business<ul><li>
Drive new business opportunities and convert leads into profitable engagements.</li><li>
Collaborate with senior peers on pitch preparation and delivery.</li><li>
Expand your portfolio through both organic and firm‑wide growth.</li></ul>
Team Involvement<ul><li>
Provide project line management and mentor junior colleagues.</li><li>
Share knowledge and insights across the team and broader Strategic Communications practice.</li><li>
Develop strong internal networks across FTI&rsquo;s global platform.</li></ul> 
How You&rsquo;ll Grow
You&rsquo;ll contribute to the team&rsquo;s broader growth while expanding your own expertise across public affairs, investor relations, crisis management and market entry. Development opportunities include:<ul><li>
Contributing to new business research and pitch development</li><li>
Bringing fresh ideas to team marketing efforts</li><li>
Expanding media, industry and client networks</li><li>
Participating in weekly team meetings</li><li>
Collaborating across practices and deepening firmwide relationships</li></ul>
You will also have access to FTI&rsquo;s leadership programmes, professional development pathways, coaching support and milestone‑based career advancement. 
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications<ul><li>
Strong academic background</li><li>
At least 7 years&rsquo; experience in‑house, consultancy, public institution, research body or similar</li><li>
Deep understanding of the communications landscape and strong media network</li><li>
Proven skills in digital campaigns, corporate communications and reputation management</li><li>
Experience working with multiple stakeholders (management, regulators, media etc.)</li><li>
Experience with public sector and/or financial services clients beneficial</li><li>
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication abilities</li><li>
Attention to detail, adaptability and team‑first mindset</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Demonstrated experience coaching junior colleagues</li><li>
Experience managing multi‑market or multi‑stakeholder communication programmes</li></ul>
<div>Total Wellbeing
Market‑competitive benefits, wellness initiatives, flexible/hybrid working, professional development programmes and community volunteering opportunities. 
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting&rsquo;s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com. 
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 
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