Public Relations & Executive Voice Specialist - (Herndon, VA)

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco North America is seeking a high-potential Public Relations & Executive Voice Specialist to help shape how we tell our story with credibility, clarity, and purpose.

This role partners closely with the VP of Marketing & Communications to strengthen Serco’s reputation through media engagement, compelling storytelling, and authentic executive voice. You will identify, shape, coordinate, and communicate Serco stories for earned media, executing across media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership while learning how to operate as a trusted advisor.

This will be a hyrbid work schedule out of our Herndon, VA office In this role you will:

Media Relations & Speaker Preparation

• Support development of media engagement strategies
• Prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and panels with clear, fact-based materials
• Draft and shepherd press releases, media briefs, Q&A documents, and messaging that reflect both leadership voice and organizational priorities
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists

Awards & Recognition

• Identify and manage submissions for industry awards and recognition programs
• Develop nominations that clearly tell the story of impact, outcomes, and organizational value
• Ensure submissions reflect strong strategic thinking, measurable results, and ethical communication standards

Story Development & Storytelling

• Identify and develop stories that highlight real mission impact, innovation, and people across the enterprise
• Create press materials, pitches, and content
• Align stories to business priorities, and adapt to target audiences

Executive Voice & Thought Leadership

• Support development of authentic executive voice across channels (LinkedIn, speeches, media, internal communications)
• Draft and edit content that reflects each leader’s voice while maintaining consistency with company messaging
• Help leaders communicate clearly, transparently, and credibly with key audiences
• Contribute to enterprise thought leadership that strengthens Serco’s reputation and market position

What This Role Offers

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and enterprise strategy
• Real-world experience in media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership
• Opportunity to build a foundation for a long-term career in strategic communications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• U.S Citizenship required
• A Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public relations, communications, media, and/or journalism
• Experience in media relations, storytelling, or executive communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and narrative strength
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and what makes a story relevant
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple, engaging, and truthful communications
• Strong relationship-building skills across media, leadership, and internal stakeholders
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail
• Experience applying style guidelines
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Exposure to corporate or government contracting environments preferred

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: