Communications, Social Media & Outreach Coordinator
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$30/hr - $35/hrIn-housePart-timeEntry level
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03752 - Communications Spec Sr
Virginia, IL (On-site)
$69K/yr – $112K/yrSenior LevelFull time
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own media relations and public communications for a state transportation agency, shaping messaging for diverse audiences and coordinating with leadership across internal and external channels.
- Media relations: Build relationships with media and serve as spokesperson or writer as assigned.
- Publication strategy: Direct news vehicles, manage content for newsletters, press releases, and external materials.
- Audience reach: Craft messages for local to federal stakeholders including government officials and the public.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Execute the strategic communications plan and statewide communications initiatives.
- Support VDOT leaders and staff regarding internal and external communications.
- Support includes local, state and federal audiences, media, government officials, non-profit, private sector and general public.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with media.
- Maintain employee publications and internet site, web content, external newsletters, press releases, brochures, reports and outreach initiatives.
- Communication Programs and Initiatives: Direct and manage communication news vehicles and publication content as assigned.
- Develop news or publication sources and establish relationships with all levels of employees and applicable contacts inside and outside of the organization.
- Develop new methods of communication in order to maintain and improve communications.
- Media Relations and Emergency Response: Provide information and content to media and serve as official spokesperson or publication writer or editor as assigned.
- Develop message and talking points on emerging and current issues.
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation. Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life. If you are a Transportation Innovator and change agent looking for a career that makes a positive and lasting impact on our community, we need you!
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Referral
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