Regional Communications Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Wise, VA

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Virginia Energy is seeking a Regional Communications Manager to serve as the agency’s on‑the‑ground communications presence in Southwest Virginia. This position manages day‑to‑day communications activities for the Big Stone Gap office and its program areas, including the Division of Mined Land Repurposing, the Abandoned Mine Land program, Coal Mine Safety, and Mineral Mining. The role works closely with the Director of Strategic Communications in Richmond to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate public‑facing information across the region. Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy. Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Requirements

Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats (press releases, social media, talking points, public-facing content)
Event planning and logistics coordination, including on-site support
Relationship-building with local officials, community stakeholders, and industry partners
Social media platform management (scheduling, analytics, content calendars)
Ability to work independently while maintaining regular coordination with a centralized team
Sound judgment in reactive, crisis, or emergency communications situations
Basic photo/video capture and editing for social and web use

Nice To Haves

Experience in a communications generalist role covering a specific region, agency, or organization
Prior state or local government communications experience
Familiarity with Southwest Virginia communities, coalfield localities, or the mining/energy sector.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent communications presence in the coalfield region that supports Virginia Energy’s mission.
Build and strengthen relationships with local officials, communities, and industry partners.
Develop and disseminate timely, accurate regional communications and public‑facing content.
Coordinate seamlessly with the centralized Communications Team in Richmond.
Support regional media relations in collaboration with the agency’s Public Relations Manager.
Provide reliable communications support during emergency or incident situations.

Benefits

Confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only.
Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé.
All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check.
Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.
This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act.
Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.
As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.