Hiring: Junior Media Relations / Public Affairs Company: Leidos Location: Falls Church, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:19:11 About the job Experience: •1 year of relevant professional experience in media relations, public affairs, strategic communications, journalism, or a related discipline. Required Skills: •Assist Government public affairs officers with execution of the DHA/MHS media relations mission, including receiving, researching, tracking, and supporting the development of responses to daily media inquiries. •Conduct research to support media responses and ensure information is accurate, relevant, and coordinated in accordance with established Government procedures. •Assist with development of media interview preparation packages for leaders and subject matter experts, including anticipated questions and recommended responses, reporter background, previous related engagements, and relevant media coverage. •Conduct daily and overnight monitoring of national, industry, and other relevant news sources to identify media coverage affecting DHA, the Military Health System, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. •Support preparation of the MHS Early Bird, a daily news clips product containing relevant media coverage for distribution to Military Health System leaders and public affairs teams worldwide by 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time each workday. •Assist with preparation of Medical Media Highlights, an executive-level daily report identifying the three to six most significant media stories for MHS and DHA communications leadership. •Monitor breaking news throughout the workday and assist in identifying and elevating emerging stories that may affect DHA, MHS components, or senior leadership. •Support development of special-topic media monitoring reports as requested by Government leadership. Compensation: •$50,700 - $91,650 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!