Public Relations Specialist - Junior

Red CarrotArlington, DC

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Overview

Schedule

Flexible-schedule

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Public Relations Specialist - JuniorLevel: Junior | Work Location: On-Site – Arlington, VA⚠ This position is contingent upon contract award.ABOUT THE ROLERed Carrot is seeking a Junior Public Relations Specialist to support the customer's External Affairs office on a federal communications contract. This role assists in executing PR campaigns, managing speaker engagement activities, and supporting media and stakeholder outreach.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in planning and development of strategic PR campaigns in support of customer's mission
Monitor shared email boxes and submissions for meeting and speaking requests; log and track in accordance with established SOPs
Prepare Speaking Request Forms and Speaker Approval Forms; coordinate with requestors for missing information
Prepare briefing memos for meeting and speaking engagements; compile background and reference information
Conduct research to evaluate meeting and speaking requests and coordinate with event points-of-contact
Prepare media kits, releases, fact sheets, and responses to media inquiries
Support development of local media lists for regional activities
Perform clerical functions including preparing reports, tracking leadership commitments, and scheduling meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience assisting in PR campaign planning and working with client and project team members
Strong organizational and written communication skills
Ability to obtain a DHS Fitness Determination

Benefits at Red Carrot:    

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.     

Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.     
401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.     
Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.          
Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.

We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.

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This job at Red Carrot is located in Arlington, DC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Red Carrot lists this role as a Flexible-schedule position.

What experience level is required for this role at Red Carrot?

Red Carrot is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Red Carrot for this role?

Red Carrot offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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