Public Relations Specialist Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Public Relations Specialist Team Lead in Jackson, MS to direct the agency’s public affairs efforts. The role includes drafting policy, guiding strategic communications, and coordinating responses to major media inquiries.

The position requires strong writing and speaking abilities, multitasking skills, and experience with major recruitment platforms. It is a full-time on-site role with a salary range listed in the official posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree typically required.
• 5+ years of experience expected.
• Strong writing, speaking and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the public affairs function for the agency.
• Draft policy and support strategic planning activities.
• Respond promptly to high-impact media inquiries and crises.
• Supervise publication of agency materials and coordinate communications.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other agencies as needed.

Skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Communication

Social media proficiency

Recruitment apps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Indeed

LinkedIn

Glassdoor

Job description

Public Relations Specialist Team Lead in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$74,308.36 - $104,473.84 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9114-0181-20260922Hs

0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Opening Date

09/22/2026

9/28/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$74,308.36

$104,473.84

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience.

The Department of Revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that support state and local governments in Mississippi. For inquiries regarding this position, you can contact De ’Andria Trunnell via email at [e-mail]

About the Position

Supervisory position accountable for directing and overseeing a public affairs function for a state agency or major division or program within a large agency. Employees draft policy, create new approaches to solve complex public affairs issues, and inform strategic planning activities. These duties may require collaboration with subject matter experts and the ability to immediately respond to high-impact media inquiries. At this level, employees require a broad knowledge of all agency and program activities in order to respond to various agency issues. Employees also supervise the writing and production of publications about agency programs and may represent agencies or programs on high impact assignments such as a crisis task force, legislative proceeding, court testimony, etc. Employee supervision at this level includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Excellent writing, speaking skills, and time management skills.
• Ability to be creative, multitask, prioritize and plan effectively
• Demonstrate responsive, prompt and effective communication
• Proficiency in all the popular social media accounts such as Facebook, X(formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and others is required.
• Familiarized with recruitment applications such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor and others

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201