Public Relations Communication Specialist

Job description

Position: Public Relations Communications Specialist Location: Gaithersburg, MD or White Oak, MD Work Environment: Hybrid (Required to report on-site as directed, flexibility for remote work 2 days a week) Status: Funded, Part-Time Knowesis is seeking a Public Relations (PR) Communications Specialist to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by planning, developing, and executing strategic communications that advance the agency’s public health mission. This position will provide comprehensive PR support, including event planning, media liaison services, message development, and rapid crisis communication response. This position requires U.S. Citizenship (applicants without proof of US citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security requirement). The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Develop and implement communication strategies that align with FDA initiatives and goals. - Coordinate cross-agency messaging to maintain consistency across platforms. - Design and coordinate logistics for internal FDA events, including town halls, press briefings, and executive appearances. - Manage event communications, invit...