Program Communications Manager

The OpportunityFDOT is currently seeking a Program Communications Manager to join our District 5 Corridors Program Office (DCPO) team in Maitland, FL. This is an embedded position reporting to the office 5 days per week.The Program Communications Manager is an integral part of our FDOT DCPO Team, and is responsible for keeping the public, transportation stakeholders, the media, and staff informed about the Program's projects, initiatives, and innovative methods. In this position, you will oversee the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies to achieve the program's goals and objectives. This position oversees the development of strategic and targeted messaging to be used in internal and external communications as well as educational campaigns; serves as a spokesperson and point of contact for FDOT media relations; plans and coordinates news events and writes/edits news releases and articles; oversees the development of program related creative content materials.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement a communications strategy to promote the DCPO goals and accomplishments.Manage internal and external communications with a wide variety of stakeholders regarding the DCPO.Collaborate with other disciplines to align communication strategies with overall program objectives. Collaborate with program and FDOT leadership and other organizations as needed to ensure seamless and consistent messaging.Oversee and direct the coordination and implementation of special events including public meetings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours.Oversee and direct the DCPO Communications team members to ensure all communications goals and objectives are met in a timely manner.Monitor the effectiveness of all DCPO communications with all audiences and adjust as necessary.Demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism when responding to emerging issues or evolving goals.Performs other such duties as program leadership deems necessaryRequirements:B.S. or B.A in Communications, Public Relations, English, or other related fieldMinimum 10 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience.Experience leading and managing a team of communications professionalsProven track record of developing and implementing successful communications effortsAccredited in Public Relations (APR) credential preferredKnowledge of journalistic writing style and the concepts of grammar, punctuation and associated press style. Skilled in written and verbal communication.Knowledgeable and skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook at an intermediate level.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, citizens, and appointed and elected officials.Adept in maintaining clear and consistent communication with leadership and with subordinates.Ability to research market trends, recommend marketing strategies and tactics. Ability to create content, reports and newsletters for the general public's understanding.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with citizens and other interested parties on a variety of issues.Ability to understand and implement communication policies and practices, style guides, and brand standards.Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond quickly to program needs.Flexibility and outstanding work ethicPreferred Requirements:Experience working with government agencies or large programsFluency in Spanish and/or PortugueseExperience in the transportation infrastructure field