Statewide Department Communications Lead

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

The Department Communications Manager will lead the Alaska DOT&PF statewide communications team, overseeing internal and external communications, media relations, public information, websites, social media, publications, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will provide strategic communications guidance to department leadership, coordinate responses to high-profile or time-sensitive issues, manage staff and resources, and develop consistent communication strategies that support the

Qualifications

• Administration and management competencies for planning, coordination, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of producing and disseminating information via written, visual, and social media.
• Experience leading staff, evaluating performance, and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide communications for DOT&PF, overseeing internal and external communications, media relations, and publications.
• Provide strategic communications guidance to department leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to high-profile or time-sensitive issues and manage staff and resources.
• Develop consistent communication strategies aligning with the department's mission to keep the public informed.

Skills

Administration and Management

Communications and Media

Managing Human Resources

Strategic Thinking

Technology Awareness

Writing

Education

Post-secondary education or experience in journalism/public relations/communications/marketing

Job description

The Department Communications Manager will lead the Alaska DOT&PF statewide communications team, overseeing internal and external communications, media relations, public information, websites, social media, publications, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will provide strategic communications guidance to department leadership, coordinate responses to high-profile or time-sensitive issues, manage staff and resources, and develop consistent communication strategies that support the