Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist

Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist

Job Category:
Communications
Time Type:
Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type:
Regular
Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Local

As a CACI Public Affairs and Media Engagement Specialist, you will support the U.S. Central Command Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA) which serves as the principal advisor to the Commander on all internal and external communication strategies and to support the command's theater objectives. CCPA supports the command's obligation to keep the American people and regional audiences informed about USCENTCOM operations that lead to defeating our adversaries, improving regional stability and promoting and protecting U.S. interest in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).

• Research, write, and coordinate responses to media queries; when directed and under U.S. Government supervision, answer media queries on a non-attributable basis.
• Support emergent 24/7 shift surge requirements, when necessary, in case of crisis or other unforeseen events, or as directed by the Director, CCPA to provide media monitoring and real-time feedback on news and press coverage on key USCENTCOM issues, providing the ability to alert CCPA leadership of breaking coverage and to correct inaccurate reporting.

• Conduct research as required to write public affairs guidance (PAG), response to query (RTQ), and talking points (TPs) on key issues.
• Plan and conduct daily conference calls with community PAOs, including both higher PA headquarters and USCENTCOM component PA offices.
• Provide media training expertise to key senior USCENTCOM leaders or designated spokespersons.
• Develop and provide preparatory books for key senior USCENTCOM leaders in advance of media engagements.
• Develop and provide a timely rollup summary product to CCPA leadership and other USCENTCOM leaders at the end of a media engagement or coverage of a high-profile issue.
• Assist in the preparation of senior CCPA personnel in executing weekly public affairs briefings with the Pentagon Press Corps, including the development of timely talking points, taking notes on the briefings, researching queries in real-time as required, etc.

• Current Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency with the AP Stylebook.
• 5+ years of experience in developing public affairs plans and media campaigns.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current U.S. passport.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in a dynamic and highly political environment.
• Must exhibit excellent organizational, time management, writing, editorial, and presentation skills.

• Defense Information School (DINFOS) Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAOQC).
• Experience in U.S. military public affairs.
• Experience in a country or area in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility - Middle East or Central Asia.
• Joint professional military education (JPME).

A culture of integrity. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground – in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is $65,000 - $136,500.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.