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Spire Communications is hiring two full-time, highly skilled senior communications professionals with demonstrated expertise in media relations and writing for public relations/ public affairs (PR/PA) to join our team supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This position is an exceptional opportunity to support a federal agency working to revolutionize biomedical research and health innovation for the country.
We will only consider senior-level candidates with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in PR/PA (including at least 5 years in biomedical technology, health sciences, or healthcare communications) with a demonstrated history of successful media relations placements.
Spire Communications is a woman-owned strategic communications and creative firm based in Alexandria, VA that supports science, technology, and engineering organizations within the government and private sectors.
This is a hybrid position, working partially at the client site in Washington D.C., and partially remote. All candidates must be based in the Washington D.C. area.
Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium
Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.
Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)
Flexible home/office environment
Home office expense reimbursement
401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training
We are a boutique, woman-led agency that specializes in technology, health, and science. Our clients are federal agencies and contractors charged with advanced R&D and vital national programs that make life better for all Americans. Our team is committed to the work of these pioneers and public servants. We believe in their missions, marvel at their innovations, and delight in telling their stories.
Every member of our team is a senior-level communicator. This means every assignment is an opportunity to work with and learn from the best strategists and storytellers—designers, videographers, writers, editors, media relations leads, social media managers, and web developers.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs – ranging from the molecular to the societal – to provide health solutions for all.
