Public Communications & Engagement Manager

City of Lynchburg, VA; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Communications Manager for Water Resources and Public Works to lead communication strategies, act as PIO, create content, manage social media, and coordinate with departments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years in public sector communications, and offers on-site work with occasional emergencies.

You'll work with designers, reporters, and city leadership to keep residents informed and engaged, developing annual reports, press releases, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably in government/public sector.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary communication lead for assigned departments (Water Resources, Public Works).
• Develop and manage comprehensive communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Create high-quality content: articles, press releases, newsletters, reports.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Social media management

Analytics and reporting

Graphic design basics

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite/Canva

CMS and analytics platforms

Job description

City of Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Communications Manager for Water Resources and Public Works to lead communication strategies, act as PIO, create content, manage social media, and coordinate with departments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years in public sector communications, and offers on-site work with occasional emergencies.

You'll work with designers, reporters, and city leadership to keep residents informed and engaged, developing annual reports, press releases, and