Public Affairs & Media Strategy Lead

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager in Tallahassee to lead public information efforts. You will craft messaging for internal and external audiences, coordinate media relations, and manage communications planning for the department.

The role requires skilled writing, public speaking, and the ability to translate complex transportation topics into clear public information. Strong collaboration and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of journalistic writing style and AP style.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Ability to translate technical information into plain language for the public.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to write press materials.
• Excellent research, writing of releases, and newsletters for public understanding.
• Ability to establish relationships and manage public communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and targeted messaging for internal and external communications and educational campaigns.
• Serve as spokesperson and point of contact for media relations; plan and coordinate news events; write/edit news releases and articles.
• Assist with management of the Office of Communications in the absence of the Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director.
• Support development of annual strategic plans, social media plans, and department communication guidelines.
• Research and write speeches, talking points, and responses for the Secretary; respond to inquiries from the Governor’s Office, officials, media, public, and agencies.
• Develop messaging for transportation issues affecting the department.

Skills

Journalistic writing style

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Public speaking

Plain language translation

Research and reporting

Media relations

Social media knowledge

Organization and prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager in Tallahassee to lead public information efforts. You will craft messaging for internal and external audiences, coordinate media relations, and manage communications planning for the department.

The role requires skilled writing, public speaking, and the ability to translate complex transportation topics into clear public information. Strong collaboration and project management are essential.