Statewide Public Affairs & Communications Lead

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department Communications Manager will lead DOTPF's statewide communications team and oversee 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 department’s

Qualifications

• Competency Based MQs guide KSAs tied to communications leadership.
• Minimum qualifications emphasize broad knowledge in journalism, PR, communications, or related fields.
• Education and/or experience combinations that provide essential competencies are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide communications for DOTPF’s programs, projects, services, and mission.
• Oversee internal and external communications, media relations, public information, websites, social media, publications, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide strategic communications guidance to department leadership and coordinate responses to high-profile or time-sensitive issues.

Skills

Administration and Management

Communications and Media

Managing Human Resources

Strategic Thinking

Technology Awareness

Writing

Education

Post-secondary education or professional experience in communications or related field

Job description

The Department Communications Manager will lead DOTPF's statewide communications team and oversee 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 department’s