Deputy Communications Director - 67039644

DGS Office of External Affairs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Communications Director for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities serves as the alternate spokesperson and leads media relations, press materials, and external communications for agency leadership.

This role oversees social media strategy and coordinates external events and stakeholder outreach, partnering with Communications Director to ensure consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media accounts for an organization.
• Experience as a spokesperson.
• Experience with writing, editing and oral communication.
• 2 or more years' experience in Communications and/or Public Relations.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field OR 4 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Alternate spokesperson and manage media relations for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
• Write and edit press releases and communications materials.
• Oversee social media strategy for agency leadership.
• Coordinate external events and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with Communications Director on messaging.

Skills

Social media management

Spokesperson

Writing and editing

Oral communication

Communications/PR experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field OR 4 years experience in related field

Job description

The Deputy Communications Director serves as the alternate spokesperson for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, reporting to the Communications Director. The role manages media relations, writes and edits press releases and communications materials, oversees social media strategy, and coordinates external events and stakeholder communications for agency leadership.

Key qualifications:

• Experience managing social media accounts for an organization
• Experience as a spokesperson
• Experience with writing, editing and oral communication
• 2 or more years' experience in Communications and/or Public Relations
• Bachelor's Degree in related field OR 4 years of experience in a related field