Communications Jobs
in the Federal Government
As communications and public affairs are an increasingly essential part of any workplace, the federal government hires communications positions across all government agencies.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC RELATIONS?
- Telecommunications Managers
- Communications Specialists
- Public Affairs Specialists
- Technical Writers and Editors
- Audiovisual
- Writers and Editors
- Contact Representatives
- Foreign Affairs Specialists
- Foreign Agriculture Affairs Specialists
- Public Affairs Specialists
Find more federal titles at: www.usajobs.gov/EI23.asp
Job Profiles
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Public Affairs Specialist at the National Park Service
- Salary Range: $69,764 - $90,698 per year
- Duty Locations: Washington, D.C.
- Job Summary: The Department of Interior’s National Park Service provides management, protection and visitor services for a unique group of sites that feature the United States’ natural and human history. This position is in the Office of Public Affairs.
- Major Duties: The person hired for this position will serve as a writer, public affairs specialist, national press officer and outreach specialist. He or she will create communication plans for programs and policies; serve as a spokesperson; and recommend and establish communications strategies.
Special Events Program Coordinator at the Broadcasting Board of Governors
- Salary Range: $74,782 - $97,213 per year
- Duty Locations: Washington, D.C.
- Job Summary: The Broadcasting Board of Governors is the U.S. Government agency that oversees U.S. non-military international broadcasting.
- Major Duties: The person who is selected for this position will be responsible for production coordination of coverage of designated special events, in coordination with Voice of America programming initiatives.
Speechwriter at the Department of Transportation
- Salary Range: $54,272 - $70,558 per year
- Duty Locations: Washington, D.C.
- Job Summary: This position is located in the Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant to the Secretary and Director of Public Affairs, Speechwriting and Research Division.
- Major Duties: In addition to being a speechwriter, the person who is hired for this position will plan, prepare and implement the development and production of public speeches and statements that are given by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other Departmental officials.
Visual Information Specialist at the Smithsonian Institution
- Salary Range: $44,856 - $53,318 per year
- Duty Locations: Washington, D.C.
- Major Duties: For the Smithsonian Institution, this position is responsible for designing interpretive materials; designing general information panels; selecting photographs and illustrations for use; determining the most appropriate formats, illustrations and imagery for print or electronic media; identifying potential contractors and reviewing their products and services.
Federal Jobs by the Numbers
Number of Communications Positions by Field
Field |
Full-time and Permanent (FTP) Positions |
|---|---|
Telecommunications |
6,023 |
| Public Affairs Specialist | 4,749 |
Visual Information |
1,704 |
Writing and Editing |
1,299 |
Audiovisual Production |
1,111 |
Source: Fedscope 03/08
Percentage of Communications Positions by Region
Source: Fedscope 03/08
Number of Communications Positions by Agency
Agency |
FTP Communications Positions |
|---|---|
Department of Defense |
8,185 |
Department of Agriculture |
1,236 |
Department of Health and Human Services |
1,047 |
Department of Justice |
926 |
Department of Veteran Affairs |
907 |
Department of Interior |
834 |
Department of Homeland Security |
811 |
Department of Treasury |
516 |
Department of State |
362 |
Department of Commerce |
324 |
Social Security Administration |
259 |
Total, Including Agencies not listed |
17,257 |