Public Relations Specialist

Job overview

The Public Relations Specialist role is hybrid, with work performed onsite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD unless otherwise authorized by the Government. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Defense Health Agency hospital communications and executive secretariat services, promoting Walter Reed’s mission, services, and initiatives. The specialist develops and coordinates public affairs communications for internal and external audiences, including media materials, digital content, reports, events, and crisis communications. The work helps maintain consistent messaging, inform stakeholders, and support the Military Health System’s communication objectives.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies
• write and edit press releases, talking points, newsletters, articles, speeches, and briefings
• coordinate media inquiries, interviews, and visits
• monitor media coverage and assess campaign effectiveness
• plan events and community engagement
• support crisis communications
• update websites and social media
• prepare communications reports
• coordinate messaging with DHA and military treatment facility teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public relations specialist

b&p solutions

walter reed

bethesda md

hybrid

public affairs

defense health agency

media relations

crisis communications

pmp certification

healthcare communications

military health system

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of public affairs or project management experience, and PMP certification; occasional support outside normal duty hours may be required during contingency activations or exercises.

About the employer

B&P Solutions LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Public Relations Agencies. Sector: 54.