Communications Specialist

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

Job summary

The City of Williamsburg seeks a Communications Specialist to support the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of internal, external, and emergency communications; public relations; and media relations. The role reports to the Communications Director and requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Preferred candidates have at least one year of writing, editing, media relations, or social media experience and design skills with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Criminal history, DMV background checks and drug screening required.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Public relations

Media relations

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

Job Opportunities

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

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