Public Relations Associate Job at Vistra Communications, Alexandria, VA

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  • Vistra Communications
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Public Relations Associate Location Alexandria, VA : Description:

Vistra is seeking an associate-level public relations specialist to provide comprehensive marketing, public relations, and strategic communications support to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) within Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA). This role involves developing and executing comprehensive communications plans and managing outreach initiatives to promote SAPRO's mission of preventing sexual assault in the military and supporting survivors. The PR associate will perform activities in support of various aspects of the program, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain professional interactions with stakeholders. The specialist will operate at a high tempo to address short or no notice taskers and adapt to emerging requirements.

The objective of this role is to assist SAPRO in performing its mission of promoting military readiness by reducing sexual assault through prevention, advocacy, and execution of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program policy, planning, and oversight across the Department of Defense (DoD) Community. This is a remote position working 50 miles within the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA; anticipated on-site presence will be required.

The PR Specialist will perform tasks related to the following program areas: Communications Planning:

  • Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive communications plans and social marketing initiatives in support of SAPRO's mission.
  • Contribute to the development of a plan of action and milestones for SAPRO's internal and external communications activities, including annual reports, leadership speaking engagements, conference attendance, and other public affairs opportunities.

Content Creation and Management:

  • Maintain a SharePoint library of information papers, slick sheets, and educational materials about the SAPRO mission.
  • Create and update information papers, slick sheets, and educational materials with information provided by the Government.
  • Implement and maintain SAPRO branding guidelines across all print, audiovisual, and electronic media.

Executive Support:

  • Draft talking points, speeches, and provide executive coaching for public appearances by SAPRO Leadership.
  • Prepare talking points, briefing materials, and provide executive coaching for DoD press interviews, media round tables, and other press encounters.
  • Assemble documentation for SAPRO to submit to DoD Public Affairs.
  • Provide draft executive level meeting summaries and final executive summaries to SAPRO Leadership.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • One to three years of experience planning, directing, or coordinating comprehensive marketing, public relations, or strategic communications efforts within public or private sector organizations
  • Prior DOD experience, especially within Defense Human Resources Activity, the Office of Force Resilience (OFR), or with the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD-P&R), strongly preferred
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,

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