Vistra · 1 day ago
Public Relations Specialist
Washington,DC,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expVistra is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing professional support services to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. They are seeking a Public Relations Specialist to develop and execute communications plans and manage outreach initiatives for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, focusing on social media strategies to promote SAPRO's mission.
Public Relations
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop a long-term, comprehensive social media strategy aligned with SAPR objectives, including prevention education, support resources, awareness campaigns, and relevant observances
Ensure social media strategies, plans, and content comply with all governing policies and requirements, including records management, section 508, and trauma-informed communication standards
Coordinate messaging with internal and external stakeholders to maintain consistency, accuracy, and sensitivity across platforms
Identify relevant performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness; use data to provide insights to refine content, timing, and platform strategies
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
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
Draft talking points, speeches, and provide executive coaching for public appearances by SAPRO Leadership
Prepare talking points, briefing materials, and provide executive coaching for DoW press interviews, media round tables, and other press encounters
Assemble documentation for SAPRO to submit to DoW Public Affairs
Provide draft executive level meeting summaries and final executive summaries to SAPRO Leadership
Contributes to a respectful, mission-focused team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Three years of experience planning, directing, or coordinating comprehensive marketing, public relations, or strategic communications efforts within public or private sector organizations
Experience developing, managing, and implementing organizational social media strategies for a mission-driven or public sector organization
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Effectively incorporates feedback and balances different perspectives
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
Preferred
Prior DoW experience, especially within Defense Human Resources Activity or the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD-P&R), strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life and disability insurance
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental and Bereavement Leave
Professional Development
Company
Vistra
Vistra Communications (Vistra) is an integrated marketing, communications and consulting agency.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Butler
President and CEO
Kelsy Long
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Recent News
2025-10-09
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