Senior Public Affairs & Communications Strategist

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a communications professional to execute strategic plans and statewide initiatives. You will support leaders, engage media, and develop content for publications, websites, and outreach efforts.

The role requires delivering clear messaging for diverse audiences, maintaining online content, and collaborating with central teams to ensure brand alignment and timely communications during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience crafting and delivering clear external/internal communications
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines
• Strong writing, editing and AP style proficiency
• Knowledge of media relations and crisis communications

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing statewide communications plans and initiatives.
• Support media relations and act as spokesperson or content editor as assigned.
• Maintain employee publications, websites, newsletters and outreach materials.
• Collaborate with Central Office and Communications Working Group to align messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Public speaking

News writing

AP style

Digital content

Editing

Tools

Canva

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a communications professional to execute strategic plans and statewide initiatives. You will support leaders, engage media, and develop content for publications, websites, and outreach efforts.

The role requires delivering clear messaging for diverse audiences, maintaining online content, and collaborating with central teams to ensure brand alignment and timely communications during emergencies.