public affairs specialist

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Waymo

<p>REMOTE, UNITED STATES FULL-TIME MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 3730</p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver&mdash;The World's Most Experienced Driver&trade;&mdash;to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo&rsquo;s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.</p></div><p>
As a member of the Public Affairs team, you will be at the forefront of bringing autonomous driving technology to the public. Our focus is implementing advocacy, grassroots, and grasstops campaigns to drive acceptance and adoption of our life-saving technology. We work directly with key third party groups and influencers to educate the public on the safety benefits of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Internally, our efforts support the innovative work of engineering, product, safety, and external engagement teams.</p>
<p><i>
In this remote role, you will report into our Public Affairs Manager. </i><i>While this position is remote, the candidate in this role will work from </i><b><i>Chicago, Illinois</i></b><i>.</i></p>
<p><b>
You Will:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Build relationships
<ul><li>Develop and sustain relationships with influential community organizations and (non-elected) leaders to build trust in Waymo&rsquo;s technology and maintain Waymo&rsquo;s ability to operate in major Midwest cities</li>
</ul></li><li>Creative storytelling &amp; execution of public affairs campaigns in the Midwest
<ul><li>Assist with social media content regarding Waymo&rsquo;s public affairs work with Midwest stakeholders</li>
<li>Assist with strategic planning and execution of digital media campaigns that showcase our third-party advocates and Waymo</li>
</ul></li><li>Represent Waymo and advocate for our values in the Midwest
<ul><li>This may include speaking at sponsored events, neighborhood meetings, arranging and leading volunteer events that benefit our stakeholders, or assisting with local media inquiries</li>
</ul></li><li>Identify and, sometimes, staff community events
<ul><li>Identify the most appropriate, influential, and impactful sponsorship opportunities in which Waymo should participate</li>
<li>Process sponsorships and manage event logistics</li>
<li>Budget management experience</li>
</ul>
</li></ul><p><b>You Have:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience planning, creating and executing strategic digital campaigns; Campaign goal-setting design and execution</li>
<li>Vast and thorough knowledge of major Midwest cities and the nonprofits and grassroots organizations that move them</li>
<li>5 years of external affairs and/or nonprofit leadership experience</li>
<li>Budget management experience</li>
</ul>
<p><b>We Prefer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience managing agency support</li>
<li>Passion for advocacy and public speaking</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Travel Requirement: </b>This role requires regular travel (25-50%) to engage with community partners and represent Waymo at events throughout the Midwest.</p><div><div>
<div>
<p>The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.</p>
<p>
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo&rsquo;s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.</p>
</div>
<div>Salary Range</div>
<div>$158,000&mdash;$200,000 USD</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Community and Public Affairs Specialist

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Work</b></h2></div><br>
<p></p><div><div><b>
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.</b></div><div><b>
This is an anticipated vacancy and is pending budget approval.</b></div><br>
<b>
About the External Affairs Specialist position:</b><br>
The External Affairs Specialist provides oversight and direct management of the division&rsquo;s social media accounts and provides specialized technical writing skills for documents, press releases, and speeches. The position ensures the regular, timely, and accurate flow of critical public safety information across the division&rsquo;s social media platforms. The selected candidate will provide detailed and technical writing, editing, and formatting services for documents, graphics, press releases, speeches, and any other report or document necessary to appropriately communicate the division&rsquo;s intended messaging. The External Affairs Specialist will create graphics, edits photos, and builds content for an external facing audience. Additionally, this position serves as the lead for coordination of information and communications for the Recovery and Hazard Mitigation Sections of North Carolina Emergency Management.<br>
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<b>About External Affairs:</b><br>
The Office of External Affairs and Communications for North Carolina Emergency Management works to provide public safety information on all phases of disaster. Providing factual, timely, and accurate information to the public, media, as well as to federal, state, local, and tribal partners is at the core of this office&rsquo;s mission.<br>
<br>
<b>About NCEM:</b><br>
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina&rsquo;s resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the </b><b>State Human Resources Act</b><b> with the most qualified individuals.</b></p><p><b>
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&amp;E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.]</b></p><p>
Management Preferences</p><ul><li>
Skilled in social media platform management.</li><li>
Skilled in document formatting, graphics design, speech writing, and/or other technical writing.</li><li>
Knowledge in public affairs, public information, or external affairs in a government setting.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Education and Experience Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an &ldquo;equivalent combination of education and experience.&rdquo; If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See </i></b><b><i>oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide</i></b><b><i> for details.</i></b></p><p><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</p></div><br>
<p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental and Contact Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.</p><p>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.</p><p>
Transcripts</p><ul><li>Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.</li><li>Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.</li><li>International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.</li></ul><p>
Military Experience</p><ul><li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.</li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:</li></ul><p>
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).</p><p>
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.</p><p>
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the &quot;National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.&quot; PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions</p><p>
Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously</p><p>
incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.</p><p></p><p><br>
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p><b>NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.</b></p><b>For permanent and time-limited appointments:</b><br>
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.</div></div></div><p></p>

External Affairs Specialist

Visionary Consulting Partners

<p><b>Visionary</b> <b>Consulting Partners, LLC</b> <b>(VCP)</b> is a Small Disadvantaged Business (<b>SDB)</b>, VA and State Verified Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (<b>SDVOSB</b>), Woman-owned Small Business (<b>WOSB</b>), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-owned Small Business (<b>EDWOSB</b>), State certified Small, Woman, and Minority-owned Business (<b>SWaM</b>), and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (<b>DBE</b>) that provides a wide range of consultative services designed to increase the ability of healthcare providers, community-based organizations and public health agencies to design, implement and manage comprehensive health promotion programs and health behavior interventions. Visionary also provides information technology solutions for healthcare delivery and business process challenges, as well as program and project management services.</p><p>Founded in 2008, Visionary focuses on underserved populations. Visionary believes that everyone has the right to optimal health that will transform their lives, and that will transform the communities in which they live through improved policies and dissemination methods. Visionary is committed to improving the health of traditionally underserved minority populations, including women, children, and Veterans, through focused endeavors in data collection, outreach, scientific research, and implementation.</p><p>3 Arrows Visionary LLC, is a high-performance 8(a) partnership providing mission-focused solutions to federal agencies. We are seeking qualified professionals for a strategic proposal supporting the <b>Defense Health Agency (DHA) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)</b>. These are <b>contingent positions</b> subject to contract award.</p><p><b>Communications Specialist</b></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Develop outreach materials, training content, and stakeholder briefings</li><li>Support strategic communications, events, and digital content</li><li>Draft internal and external communications for the OSBP team</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications, English, or related field</li><li>5+ years&rsquo; experience in federal communications or public affairs</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and basic design tools preferred</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Falls Church, VA 22042</p>

DHA - Communications Specialist

Artemis ARC

<div>Requisition ID: 2025-3908 Job Summary:
<div>
Artemis is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist with demonstrated experience developing key messages, content, and communications plans for federal clients. This individual will be responsible for developing new and maintaining existing internal and external client deliverables including, but not limited to, talking points, blogs, fact sheets, briefings and briefing books, online content, internal announcements, brochures, white papers, presentations, and overview documents. Experience developing graphic visualizations for flyers, documents, and web features is preferred.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Strategic Communications Specialist role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver, and action-oriented team player with previous experience in federal contracting, preferably with military clients. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.</div><div></div><div><br>
This is a contingent hire position.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position is currently slated to be on site in Washington, DC. Remote work may be considered at a future date. Travel to support client engagements may be required.</div><div><br>
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The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation, is between $100,000 to $112,000. The position offers with medical, dental and vision coverage. Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well.</div>
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Develop and maintain a communication and outreach campaign to build broader awareness of client programs, initiatives, and events.</li><li>
Create Communication Action Plans that identify and categorize stakeholders as well as highlight targeted engagement strategies.</li><li>
Develop and edit a wide variety of written communication products in support of both internal and external campaigns including, but not limited to, speeches, briefing materials, internal and external correspondence for official use, publications, fact sheets, scripts, and FAQs.</li><li>
Provide technical writing and editing support for previously written technical materials while ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in brand identity and tone.</li><li>
Facilitate working sessions to align communication materials with program objectives and strategically align with priorities across the client community, relevant governance structures, and enterprise modernization efforts.</li><li>
Assist with targeted communication during organization and project transformation initiatives, including the development of tools that may include engagement plans, fact sheets, web content, training plans, graphic design, and data visualization.</li><li>
Provide writing support to include research, analysis, writing, editing, proofreading, design and layout, and related production work for strategic planning requirements and tasks.</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>6 years of experience with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, communications, media, or a related field OR 4 years of experience with a master&rsquo;s degree or higher.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement internal and external communications plans, strategic plans, and change management plans.</li><li>
Ability to provide consulting services to federal clients.</li><li>
Proven experience communication comfortably and effectively with a range of stakeholders both orally and in email.</li><li>
Proven experience maintaining an understanding of current events relating to the client and their work while analyzing and developing appropriate and effective responses to those events.</li><li>
Ability to understand client&rsquo;s priorities and provide creative ideas and strategic thought to support their mission.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience coordinating scheduling, agendas, materials, participant lists, and action items for multiple working groups and councils as well the ability to facilitate client meetings and own aspects of meeting coordination and logistics.</li><li>
Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.</li><li>
Ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>
Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.</li><li>
Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.</li><li>
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.</li><li>
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications:
<ul><li>Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.</li><li>
Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.</li><li>
Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.</li><li>
Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.</li><li>
Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.</li><li>
Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.</li></ul>
Client Information:
<div>
The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs needs to quickly scale to meet the demands on the modern media environment. The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs has been tasked to develop digital strategy, enhance its strategic communications staff, and modernize web infrastructure as quickly as possible.</div></div>

Strategic Communications Associate

JMark Services Inc.

<div><div>Stakeholder Engagement Specialist<br>
<i>Location: McLean, VA
</i></div><div><i>Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Poly</i></div>
<p></p><div><b>Position Overview</b></div>
<div>At JMark, clear and strategic communication drives mission success. We are seeking Stakeholder Engagement Specialists who excels at translating complex priorities into compelling, audience-focused narratives. Whether preparing a congressional briefing, White House engagement, or interagency meeting, this role ensures messaging is strategically aligned, mission-focused, and impactful for senior decision-makers.</div>
<p></p><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div>
<div>Strategic Communication &amp; Messaging</div>
<ul><li>Craft clear, concise, and mission-aligned messaging that resonates with senior audiences.</li>
<li>Translate complex priorities and technical information into compelling narratives for high-level stakeholders.</li>
</ul><div>Audience Analysis &amp; Advisory</div>
<ul><li>Intuitively assess diverse audiences, tailoring communication for clarity, relevance, and influence.</li>
<li>Serve as a trusted advisor on messaging strategies that support decision-making at the highest levels.</li>
</ul><div>High-Level Engagement Support</div>
<ul><li>Develop briefing materials, talking points, and communication products for congressional, White House, and interagency engagements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, professional messaging.</li>
</ul><p></p><div><b>Success Factors</b></div>
<div>The ideal candidate will be:</div>
<ul><li>Strategic &amp; Mission-Focused &ndash; Aligns communication with priorities and outcomes.</li>
<li>Audience-Savvy &amp; Influential &ndash; Tailors messaging to senior-level stakeholders.</li>
<li>Clear &amp; Compelling &ndash; Simplifies complexity without losing impact.</li>
<li>Trusted &amp; Professional &ndash; Operates with discretion and credibility in high-profile environments.</li>
</ul><p></p><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Required</div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or related field.</li>
<li>0-15+ years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, or executive messaging.</li>
<li>Proven ability to develop high-level briefing materials and talking points for senior audiences.</li>
<li>Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.</li>
</ul><div>Preferred</div>
<ul><li>Experience supporting DoD, ODNI, or interagency communications.</li>
<li>Familiarity with congressional and White House briefing processes.</li>
</ul><p></p><div><b>Why Join JMark?</b></div>
<div>At JMark, communication is mission-critical. As a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, you will shape how complex priorities are understood by senior leaders, directly influencing outcomes at the highest levels of government.</div>
<div>Your expertise. Our mission. One standard: excellence.</div></div><div></div>

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

RWD Consulting

RWD is seeking a Public Affairs Coordinator. The ideal candidate will provide the following support services:
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with the Bureau's Public Diplomacy and Sanctions Teams, EB offices and leadership, Department of State bureaus, and the inter-agency to calibrate messaging on issues broadly related to Russia and Ukraine economic engagement, including sanctions.</li>
<li>Draft and clear through the Department and interagency statements, tweets, press releases, toppers, videos, fact sheets, press guidance, etc.</li>
<li>Clear through the Bureau and/or Department statements, tweets, releases, fact sheets, press guidance, etc. originating from other agencies and bureaus.</li>
<li>Work with the Bureau, Department, and interagency on press/social media rollout plans to amplify major sanctions activities.</li>
<li>Prepare EB leadership and working level officers for media events and public appearances.</li>
<li>Build positive relationships with journalist who cover Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and related issues.</li>
<li>Clear through the Bureau, Department, and interagency interviews for EB leadership and working level officers and make logistical arrangements as needed.</li>
<li>Draft and review outgoing internet and social medial content for proper format, consistency with policy guidance, and grammatical accuracy, and makes necessary corrections or returns to originator for changes.</li>
<li>Maintain current, public-facing information on economic issues involving Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, including on the Department's website.</li>
<li>Field media inquiries by clearing responses through the Bureau, Department and interagency, determining ground rules, and relaying to reporter.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Department's Global Public Affairs (GPA) Bureau to update information on economic issues, including sanctions, on website pages.</li>
<li>Keep EB leadership and staff appraised of media coverage and of messaging related to economic issues in Ukraine and Russia coming from USG leadership.</li>
<li>Coordinate messaging on the Bureau and Department social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. Draft and review outgoing digital content for proper format, tone, and consistency with policy guidance.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Public Affairs sections at overseas posts to ensure that economic policy actions connected to Ukraine and Russia are highlighted online.</li>
<li>Master the organizational structure of the State Department, as well as offices with press functions at the Department of the Treasury and the National Security Council.</li>
<li>Become familiar with EB operations, including on key issues such as sanctions, development finance, aviation agreements, and supply chains.</li>
<li>Additional hours may be required, sometimes with little or no advance notice.</li>
<li>Other office duties reasonably assigned within overall scope of work</li>
</ul>
<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Experience in general practices within the Federal Government, and specifically within the Department of State.</li>
<li>Experience working with staff of all levels.</li>
<li>Ability to act as liaison.</li>
<li>Experience in applying government regulations and procedures, such as travel regulations as they pertain to domestic and international travel.</li>
<li>Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments with tight deadlines that often require coordination with other organizations.</li>
<li>Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) to collect, organize, prepare, and present information to a variety of audiences.</li>
<li>Possess a bachelor's degree in public administration, marketing, mass communication.</li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication.</li>
<li>Speech writer skills.</li>
<li>Familiar with sanctions and Ukraine development ad reconstruction.</li>
<li>Possess an active SECRET security clearance</li>
</ul>
<b>Schedule:</b><br>
Monday - Friday (8am - 5p with an unpaid 1hr lunch)
<br><br>
<b>Work Location:</b><br>
Client site in Washington, DC

Public Affairs Coordinator

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