Press / Communications Lead, International Trade Events (Federal Contract)

Yeap Inc. is building its team for a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) contract to plan and run reverse trade missions, conferences, forums, trainings and other events in the United States and overseas. This role is contingent on contract award. Work is assigned event by event, through task orders. Selected candidates will be named in our proposal with a résumé of up to three pages. As Press / Communications Lead, you plan and carry out communications and media relations for high-profile events.

• Develop and execute communications strategies for government, international business, infrastructure and trade events. • Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, briefing materials, key messages and social media content. • Coordinate press credentialing and media representatives, and manage on-site press logistics. • Support press conferences, media availabilities and interviews. • Coordinate closely with government communications teams, senior officials, event organizers, speakers, photographers and videographers.

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, public relations, public affairs or press engagement. • Proven experience developing and executing communications strategies for government, international business, infrastructure, trade or similar high-profile activities. • Strong writing skills across press and social media formats. • Authorized to work in the United States (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to work in the U.S.), as the contract requires. • A current résumé of no more than three pages that shows the relevant events and projects, with dates, locations and your role. Preferred: Experience managing sensitive or high-visibility communications in an international setting.

Competitive rate. A role on a multi-year federal contract (one base year plus four option years, if awarded), working with Yeap's own event technology for registration, hybrid streaming and live interpretation.