Hiring: Media Relations / Public Affairs - Mid-level Company: Leidos Location: Falls Church, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:19:10 About the job Experience: •3 years of relevant professional experience in media relations, public affairs, strategic communications, journalism, or a related discipline. Required Skills: •Support Government public affairs officers in executing the DHA/MHS media relations mission, including receiving, researching, coordinating, and developing responses to daily media inquiries in accordance with established Government procedures. •Assist with the development of comprehensive media interview preparation packages for leaders and subject matter experts, including anticipated questions and recommended responses, reporter background, previous related engagements, relevant historical context, and media coverage from the preceding 12 months. •Conduct daily and overnight media monitoring of national, industry, and other relevant news sources to identify coverage affecting DHA, the Military Health System, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. •Compile and prepare 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. •Prepare 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 promptly alert Government communications leaders to emerging issues that may affect DHA, MHS components, or senior leadership. •Develop special-topic media monitoring reports in response to emerging issues or subjects identified by Government leadership. •Prepare and distribute a daily media Situation Report (SITREP) summarizing open media inquiries, press releases, media advisories, and priority media coverage. Compensation: •$59,150 - $106,925 / 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!