Strategic Public Communications Lead – Fire & Rescue

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from Virginia Retirement

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical and dental plans

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced Public Information Officer (PIO) to lead communications, public relations, and branding efforts for employees, residents, media, and officials. The role will supervise Communications staff and oversee social media, digital content, and events to support the department’s mission.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years in public information or related fields; a bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 7 years of related experience in public information or administration, community, agency, or corporate communications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage engaging content for social and traditional media.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating communications initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, public relations, marketing, branding, digital communications, and web strategies.
• Oversee social media, digital content development, photography, and videography.
• Coordinate media relations and evaluate effectiveness of communications efforts.

Skills

Social media management

Content development

Media relations

Public communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public or Digital Relations, Journalism, Marketing

Job description

The Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced Public Information Officer (PIO) to lead communications, public relations, and branding efforts for employees, residents, media, and officials. The role will supervise Communications staff and oversee social media, digital content, and events to support the department’s mission.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years in public information or related fields; a bachelor’s degree is