Public Relations Specialist

NueWay Studios is a woman-owned design and video firm that works with federal and public-sector clients. We are building the team for a federal hospital communications contract at a military medical center in Bethesda, Maryland, and we are looking for one public relations specialist.

This is a full-time, onsite W-2 employee position with NueWay Studios, Monday through Friday during normal government operations, at the Bethesda, Maryland worksite. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026, with a one-year base period and two potential option years, subject to exercise. The position depends on the contract being awarded. We are asking for written commitments so we can name you in our proposal.

Employment type: W-2 employee.
Pay: $28 to $48 per hour.
Benefits: Earned sick and safe leave in accordance with Maryland and federal law, workers' compensation coverage, and unemployment insurance.
Other compensation: None.

What you will do

• Develop and carry out public affairs and strategic communications initiatives that support the medical center's mission, services and programs
• Write messaging for internal and external audiences
• Prepare and edit press releases, newsletters, talking points, briefings, articles and website content, in AP Style
• Handle media relations: answer media inquiries, arrange interviews and support media visits
• Support leadership communications, including speeches, briefings, key messages and crisis communications planning
• Monitor media coverage and assess how well communications work
• Develop website and social media content and updates
• Coordinate press conferences, media briefings, community events and distinguished-visitor communications support
• Interview staff, patients, visitors and subject-matter experts as authorized, and develop story ideas
• Take part in strategic communications, access-to-care and emergency-management meetings
• Compile weekly external communications reports and other status reporting
• Meet daily, weekly and short-notice deadlines

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Project Management or a related field
• 5 or more years of public affairs, communications or project management experience, or a combination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage several communications projects and deadlines at once
• Experience with digital communications and project management tools
• Strong stakeholder management and interviewing skills
• Ability to commute daily to Bethesda, Maryland
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass the required federal background screening

A plus

• Experience in healthcare, military, government or another regulated, high-visibility communications environment
• PMP certification

How to apply

Apply by Monday, October 26, 2026 with your resume, your portfolio or writing samples, and a short note on your most relevant healthcare, military or regulated-communications experience. Please confirm you can work onsite in Bethesda for the anticipated December 1 start. Send to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for a written commitment confirming availability if awarded.

NueWay Studios is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $28.00 - $48.00 per hour

Work Location: In person