Communications Specialist

City of Williamsburg, Virginia; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Williamsburg is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of internal, external, and emergency communications; public relations; and media and community relations.

The role reports to the Communications Director and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with preferred background in writing, editing, and media outreach. DMV checks and a Virginia license may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in communications roles is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal, external, and emergency communications.
• Coordinate city public relations and media relations activities.
• Evaluate communications programs and outcomes to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Public relations

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or closely related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

The City of Williamsburg is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Communications Specialist. This position is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the City of Williamsburg’s internal, external, and emergency communications; public relations; and media and community relations. The Communications Specialist reports to the Communications Director.

Qualified Candidates Will Have

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field

Special Qualifications

• Acceptable criminal history, DMV background checks and drug screening
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in writing and editing publications, media relations, social media management, or communications
• Design experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva