Media & communications jobs in Washington, DC

About the role

GovExec is seeking a strategic, proactive, and collaborative communications professional to support the company’s growing external visibility, executive positioning, and market presence across the public sector ecosystem. This role will support integrated communications and public relations efforts that elevate GovExec’s authority across media, intelligence, events, research, and engagement offerings. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and operator - capable of helping shape narratives, supporting media relationships, identifying thought leadership opportunities, and partnering cross-functionally to amplify key company initiatives. This position will work closely with executive leadership, marketing, editorial, events, research, and sales teams to help strengthen GovExec’s market positioning and drive meaningful external visibility across the government, technology, defense, and public sector landscape.

What you'll bring

• 4 to 7+ years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, media relations, or executive communications, either in-house or at an agency
• Experience supporting proactive media outreach and executive visibility initiatives
• Strong writing, editing, messaging, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills
• Experience supporting announcements, thought leadership, and communications initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
• Experience supporting B2B, media, technology, government, defense, or public sector organizations preferred
• Knowledge of the public sector, government technology, GovCon, defense, or federal market landscape
• Experience supporting executive social media and LinkedIn thought leadership
• Familiarity with integrated marketing, events, research, and content-driven communications strategies

Benefits