Senior Media Relations Manager

Senior Media Relations Manager

At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Here's your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We're changemakers, a community of mission driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists. We're searching for our next Senior Media Relations Manager. This leadership role requires a public affairs or strategic communications background in the public and / or private sector and will focus on outreach-related activities that support a range of federal agency clients. Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients and / or companies with planning, executing, and overseeing successful press roll outs, campaigns, public affairs initiatives, and leadership support. Experience supporting high level government communications and operations is highly preferred. If you are passionate about generating positive national, regional and local media coverage; building trusted relationships with influential reporters; and elevating public affairs and press operations in the public sector, we'd love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leading media relations and strategic communications activities and initiatives for a wide range of agencies in sectors that could include public health, trade, national security, and more.
• Serve as an advisor to senior federal officials (career and appointed) and strategist to federal public affairs specialists.
• Lead and collaborate with colleagues across various accounts to ensure that media relations is integrated with other disciplines, including social media, paid media, creative services, and owned media.
• Manage junior staff and / or mentor junior staff on particular accounts.
• Stay apprised of industry trends, including the use of AI, to advise clients.
• Serve as a key team member on ICF Next's Media Relations Practice.

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Job Location(s) : This position is located in ICF's Reston, VA or Rockville, MD office in a hybrid telework arrangement, but telework outside of the National Capitol Region will be considered.

Working at ICF : ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.