Public Communications Strategist - Transit Media & Outreach

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT); Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) seeks a Public Information Officer/Communications Manager to lead CAT’s public communications, media relations, marketing, and community outreach. Reporting to the CEO, you translate priorities into clear, accessible messages for employees, riders, media, and the public.

You will strengthen public trust, guide strategic communications, manage crises, and ensure brand consistency across channels while coordinating with partners to support ridership growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 8–10 years of media or communications experience; experience with media relations required.
• Public transit or public-sector experience preferred; strategic communications experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAT’s strategic communications, media relations, marketing, and outreach efforts.
• Advise the CEO on communications opportunities, public concerns, and messaging strategies.
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible communications for diverse audiences.
• Oversee content development: speeches, press releases, publications, and executive communications.
• Coordinate with departments and partners to ensure consistent messaging and timely announcements.

Skills

Excellent writing

Public speaking

AP style

Communications planning

Media relations

Crisis communications

Project management

English proficiency

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web publishing

Job description

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) seeks a Public Information Officer/Communications Manager to lead CAT’s public communications, media relations, marketing, and community outreach. Reporting to the CEO, you translate priorities into clear, accessible messages for employees, riders, media, and the public.

You will strengthen public trust, guide strategic communications, manage crises, and ensure brand consistency across channels while coordinating with partners to support ridership growth.