Responsibilities

• Implements Commission’s communications and public relations functions and objectives.
• Provides accurate and timely advance notification of travel impacts arising from Commission projects, protracted non-routine maintenance activities, and major traffic incidents.
• Manages the Commission’s social media presence, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and reflective of Commission objectives.
• Oversees the planning, design and management of a comprehensive web site that supports interactive communications with customers and presents timely, accurate information.
• Assists as needed with execution of community outreach efforts and public-involvement programs conducted in conjunction with major capital improvement projects.
• Responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases, travel advisories, and other external communications as needed.
• Works effectively with other Commission departments as needed and with outside contractors and consultants.
• Confirms accuracy, timing, and appropriateness of Communications with applicable Commission executives and departments.
• Implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; identifies resource needs.
• Maintains editorial standards for Commission communications, ensuring effectiveness, clarity, and a high standard of quality for publications and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, or Public Administration, or any equivalent combination of experience, education, or training
• Master’s degree in Journalism or Public Affairs preferred
• Seven years of progressive experience in public relations, marketing, communication, and/or journalism, including creating communication and marketing plans involving social media, and traditional open-source media outlets
• Five years of managerial experience in communications and knowledge of governmental transportation communications is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential
• Experience with design and publishing tools like InDesign, Photoshop and/or Canva is preferred

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Journalism or Public Affairs preferred
• Five years of managerial experience in communications and knowledge of governmental transportation communications is preferred
• Experience with design and publishing tools like InDesign, Photoshop and/or Canva is preferred
• Master’s degree in Journalism or Public Affairs preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential