Public Relations Deputy Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • North Chesterfield, Virginia, VA

6d • $96,663 - $139,195 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police is seeking a Public Relations Deputy Director for its Public Relations Center at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The role serves as second-in-command to the Director of Public Relations and supports the development, coordination, and execution of the Agency’s internal and external communications strategy. It provides strategic leadership, operational management, and advanced communications expertise to ensure accurate, timely, and effective messaging to the public, media, VSP personnel, and key stakeholders.

The position assists with policy-level communications decisions, leads internal communications initiatives, supports crisis communication operations, and helps manage digital platforms, public education efforts, and media relations. It serves as Acting Director when delegated.

The position is part of the Virginia State Police, whose mission is to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, enhance safety, and uphold civil liberties throughout Virginia. The Agency describes its culture as focused on service, teamwork, accountability, clear communication, purposeful action, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of public relations, media relations, and digital communications.
• Expertise in managing internal communications.
• Knowledge of internal communications best practices, organizational communication, and change management principles.
• Knowledge of crisis communication strategy and high-risk incident response messaging.
• Knowledge and understanding of state government operations, law enforcement environments, and public-sector transparency requirements.
• Skill in supervising or guiding communications personnel and coordinating statewide messaging.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences using a variety of mediums.
• Strong editing, messaging, and content development skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with Agency goals and objectives.
• Ability to meet diverse project deadlines using planning and scheduling resources, assigning tasks, and evaluating project success.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to develop and manage strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Significant experience in communications, media relations, or internal communications.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience in public relations and internal communications, preferably within government, law enforcement, or emergency services.
• Experience assisting with responses to Public Information Act requests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as second-in-command to the Director of Public Relations.
• Support the development, coordination, and execution of the Agency’s internal and external communications strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership, operational management, and advanced communications expertise to support accurate, timely, and effective messaging to the public, media, VSP personnel, and key stakeholders.
• Assist with policy-level communications decisions.
• Lead internal communications initiatives.
• Support crisis communication operations.
• Help manage digital platforms, public education efforts, and media relations.
• Serve as Acting Director when delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED