Public Affairs Specialist

The position is located in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). ECA's mission is to assist in the development of peaceful relations between the United States (U.S.) and other countries by fostering mutual understanding through international educational and cultural exchange and training programs.

Develops and maintains active, close working contacts with key editorial, production, assignment executives of electronic and print media and with working news professionals.

Develops, reviews and edits messaging and communications materials, including news releases, media advisories, speeches, talking points, brochures, press guidance, briefing memoranda and other written communications.

Develops strategies for public affairs treatment of specific events, prepares necessary promotional materials, and supervises the carrying out of projects.

Develops a wide range of online/web-based content for ECA's digital platforms in partnership with the digital communications team.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.