Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

1d • $0 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education is seeking an Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Communications to lead the agency's public identity and strategic communications narrative. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy that supports the agency's mission in collaboration with local divisions and other state agencies. The Assistant Superintendent will translate complex state agency functions and policy goals into clear and compelling narratives, acting as the primary liaison between the Superintendent's office, the media, and stakeholders to ensure consistent alignment with strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong reputation with press relations and media engagement.
• Documented success with performance management and overall team management.
• Experience in designing and executing stakeholder engagement series.
• Ability to design communications expectations for large scale organization.
• Deep expertise in overseeing government relations, school media relations, public media relations, and social media platforms.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with statewide education communication strategy preferred.
• Comprehensive experience in communications and partner relations, including a high-capacity team in meeting deadlines with excellent work product.

Responsibilities

• Design and steward a comprehensive, multi-year communications roadmap that establishes a clear, compelling public narrative for the agency and public education in the Commonwealth.
• Design and oversee daily workflow and priorities of communication staff, including creative services, social media, constituent services, website management, newsletter functions, and earned media.
• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the Superintendent as well as Chiefs and Deputies, providing high-level counsel on the intersection of public policy, stakeholder sentiment, and agency reputation.
• Meet with other VDOE department leaders to ensure their core functions, new initiatives and changes to policy and practice are clearly communicated within the context of the Agency’s mission.
• Collaborate with colleagues in state government and local school divisions to create and execute communications campaigns, initiatives and announcements.
• Manage unexpected reputational risks or urgent media inquiries that require executive-level intervention.

Benefits

• Teleworking options may be available for Commonwealth of Virginia employees.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed