Strategic Communications Manager
$90k - $95kVirginia Department of Human Resource Management
Strategic Communications Manager #00039 Job no: 5108704
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Public Relations / Communications Title: Strategic Communications Manager #00039 State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV Hiring Range: $90,000 - $95,000 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Emergency Management Location: VDEM Headquarters Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Strategic Communications Manager supports the Director of Communications to carry out the objectives of the Communications Division; to support the agency's mission by helping protect the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from disasters through effective strategic use of multiple communications platforms, educational outreach initiatives, and training of public information officers. This position is responsible for managing the agency's outreach initiatives and communication efforts, as well as assisting with creative and content development across all channels, including web, mobile, print, and digital media. This position is responsible for establishing strong working relationships and acting as a central resource across all divisions of the agency. Role is responsible for assuring intentional cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in all internal and external communications, messaging and all activities delivered from the Communications division, including interviews with the public and media, relaying broad perspectives and stories This role is responsible for leading the routine, time sensitive and delegated aspects of agency communications and public relations, including the implementation of communication deliverables and management of projects. This role manages the internal and external communication structures and timelines, including social media, web, internal platforms, ie SharePoint messaging, and other mediums. This position serves as the primary agency spokesperson for the agency and is the point of contact for media relations. All VDEM managers and leaders are expected to lead diversity, opportunity and inclusion (DOI) efforts and lead and enable DOI within perspective operational units, and those efforts impacting the agency's external stakeholders. All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official EWP. Minimum Qualifications -Knowledge of strategic communications, public relations, crisis communications, and media relations principles and best practices.
-Knowledge of emergency management operations, incident response frameworks, and Joint Information Center (JIC) functions in support of disaster response and recovery.
-Skill in media relations, public speaking, and spokesperson preparation.
-Knowledge of digital communication platforms (web, social media, and emerging communication technologies).
-Knowledge of public education and outreach strategies (audience analysis, message development, and campaign evaluation).
-Ability to develop clear, concise, compelling, and audience-specific messaging in AP Style.
-Skill in strategic planning, project management, and coordinating multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
-Ability to communicate effectively during emergencies and high-pressure situations, exercise sound judgment, and adapt messaging for diverse audiences. Additional Considerations - Professional experience in public relations or news media setting to include conducting media interviews.
- Experience managing proactive, crisis, emergency and marketing campaigns. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees. The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. VDEM does not provide sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Public Relations / Communications Title: Strategic Communications Manager #00039 State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV Hiring Range: $90,000 - $95,000 Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Emergency Management Location: VDEM Headquarters Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Strategic Communications Manager supports the Director of Communications to carry out the objectives of the Communications Division; to support the agency's mission by helping protect the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from disasters through effective strategic use of multiple communications platforms, educational outreach initiatives, and training of public information officers. This position is responsible for managing the agency's outreach initiatives and communication efforts, as well as assisting with creative and content development across all channels, including web, mobile, print, and digital media. This position is responsible for establishing strong working relationships and acting as a central resource across all divisions of the agency. Role is responsible for assuring intentional cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in all internal and external communications, messaging and all activities delivered from the Communications division, including interviews with the public and media, relaying broad perspectives and stories This role is responsible for leading the routine, time sensitive and delegated aspects of agency communications and public relations, including the implementation of communication deliverables and management of projects. This role manages the internal and external communication structures and timelines, including social media, web, internal platforms, ie SharePoint messaging, and other mediums. This position serves as the primary agency spokesperson for the agency and is the point of contact for media relations. All VDEM managers and leaders are expected to lead diversity, opportunity and inclusion (DOI) efforts and lead and enable DOI within perspective operational units, and those efforts impacting the agency's external stakeholders. All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official EWP. Minimum Qualifications -Knowledge of strategic communications, public relations, crisis communications, and media relations principles and best practices.
-Knowledge of emergency management operations, incident response frameworks, and Joint Information Center (JIC) functions in support of disaster response and recovery.
-Skill in media relations, public speaking, and spokesperson preparation.
-Knowledge of digital communication platforms (web, social media, and emerging communication technologies).
-Knowledge of public education and outreach strategies (audience analysis, message development, and campaign evaluation).
-Ability to develop clear, concise, compelling, and audience-specific messaging in AP Style.
-Skill in strategic planning, project management, and coordinating multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
-Ability to communicate effectively during emergencies and high-pressure situations, exercise sound judgment, and adapt messaging for diverse audiences. Additional Considerations - Professional experience in public relations or news media setting to include conducting media interviews.
- Experience managing proactive, crisis, emergency and marketing campaigns. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees. The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. VDEM does not provide sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App
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