National Treasury Employees Union

 

Media Specialist

Based in Washington, DC

 

Salary: $88,852 to $115,504
Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining
Management/Non-Management: Non-Management
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2026

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) is the nation’s largest independent union of federal employees, representing 150,000 workers in 38 federal agencies and departments. NTEU is the voice of the federal workforce on Capitol Hill, in the courts, at bargaining tables, and in the media. We fight for fair pay and benefits, improved working conditions, and other issues that affect the working lives of federal employees.

There is a vacancy at the NTEU National Office, located in Washington, DC, for a Media Specialist to assist the Director of Communications and Public Relations in developing and maintaining strong, reliable, and consistent relationships with members of the media that will assist NTEU in continuing to grow, becoming more efficient, and fulfilling its mission:

To organize federal employees to work together to ensure that every federal employee is treated with dignity and respect

NTEU places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LBGTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop strategies to get NTEU’s message out in op-eds, letters to the editor, pitch notes, social media, and other vehicles.
• Draft news releases and talking points for media calls.
• Research news coverage.
• Maintain media lists, by developing a thorough knowledge of reporters covering NTEU issues, following coverage of those issues, and ensuring that NTEU’s message is included in the appropriate outlets.
• Organize media briefings and media coverage at events, as well as oversee public service campaigns.
• Draft copy for the NTEU Bulletin, news releases, electronic newsletters, websites, fliers, brochures, marketing materials, and other communications as needed.
• Post news releases to the website and maintain the Media Center page on the website. 

Qualifications

• At least ten years of work experience in the communications field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public relations, media relations, news writing, editing, and writing for online media.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social networking sites and producing videos.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• No travel is required.

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

• Equity: Prioritizing fairness in employment practices, working conditions, and treatment; advocating for equitable opportunities and diversity in all forms; and demanding respect and dignity for all federal employees.
• Safety and Health: Ensuring workplaces provide safe and healthy spaces for all federal workers.
• Community: Fostering a sense of community and solidarity through expression of common interests, mutual support, and united effort toward achievement of goals.
• Commitment and Responsibility: Focusing on understanding federal workers’ needs and obstacles; taking responsibility for members’ welfare; and being passionate about advocating fiercely for workers’ rights and well-being.
• Honesty and Integrity: Exemplifying professional, transparent, and ethical conduct in all dealings, at all times.
• Leadership: Employing decisive decision-making; motivating, coaching, empowering, and encouraging staff; showing empathy and humility; and challenging others to excel despite obstacles and demands.
• Problem-Solving: Approaching work by embracing creativity; seeing challenges as opportunities; and taking initiative to explore issues and find innovative solutions.
• Teamwork: Increasing the effectiveness of teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; and being committed to learning from others.
• Dependability: Consistently delivering with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully managing work using strong organizational skills; and exemplifying ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Emotional intelligence: Having high emotional intelligence which translates into strong collaborations and relationships with members, national and local chapter leaders, and NTEU staff.
• Communication: Communicating clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; and anticipating and responding to customer needs in a courteous manner.

How to Apply
Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and résumé by mail or email by close of business on Tuesday February 24, 2026 to:

Mike Givens
Director, Communications & Public Relations
National Treasury Employees Union
800 K Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20001
Mike.Givens@nteu.org