Regional Media & Communications Strategist

St. Johns River Water Management District; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a Regional Media and Communications Coordinator in Palm Bay, FL.

This role serves as the primary media contact for the region, building strong relationships with local media and driving opportunities to raise the District’s visibility. Responsibilities include creating communication plans, writing for District publications, contributing to social media, and planning regional events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, creative writing or related field.
• Four years of professional experience in media and/or public relations.
• Professional experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of communications outreach strategies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact for the region and develop and maintain relationships with local media outlets, editors, reporters, and influencers.
• Proactively seek new media opportunities to increase the District’s visibility.
• Identify high-visibility issues and develop strategies to address them.
• Develop and implement communication plans tailored to specific audiences or issues within the region.
• Monitor and address high-visibility issues, communicating information effectively.
• Write for District publications, websites, presentations, or other communication tools and contribute to social media content.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Media relations

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, creative writing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a Regional Media and Communications Coordinator in Palm Bay, FL.

This role serves as the primary media contact for the region, building strong relationships with local media and driving opportunities to raise the District’s visibility. Responsibilities include creating communication plans, writing for District publications, contributing to social media, and planning regional events.