Strategic Communications Lead & Media Spokesperson

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a media relations professional in Columbia to manage SCDOT's media relations under the Director of Public Engagement, ensuring timely, accurate responses to media inquiries.

You will serve as a spokesperson, produce news releases, manage the agency's press page, coordinate with Public Information Officers, and help plan events and crisis communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• May work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCDOT's media relations and coordinate with the Director of Public Engagement.
• Respond to media inquiries with timely, accurate information.
• Serve as agency spokesperson; produce and distribute press materials.
• Maintain press release page and distribute news across channels.
• Coordinate with Public Information Officers for consistent messaging.
• Assist in planning events, news conferences, tours, and media interviews.
• Handle confidential information and educate the public about agency programs.
• Develop tracking for media requests and share coverage with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Crisis communications

Written communication

Spokesperson

Social media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a media relations professional in Columbia to manage SCDOT's media relations under the Director of Public Engagement, ensuring timely, accurate responses to media inquiries.

You will serve as a spokesperson, produce news releases, manage the agency's press page, coordinate with Public Information Officers, and help plan events and crisis communication.