Regional Media and Communications Coordinator

St Johns River Water Management District•Palatka, FL

20h•$65,603 - $70,013

About The Position

The Regional Media and Communications Coordinator will act as the primary media contact, fostering strong relationships with local media and proactively seeking new opportunities to enhance the District’s visibility. Responsibilities include developing communication plans, writing for various District publications, and contributing to social media content. The coordinator will also address high-visibility issues, plan and execute regional events, and support press opportunities to showcase District achievements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, creative writing or related field. Professional experience in these fields can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Four years of professional experience in media and/or public relations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
Knowledge of communications outreach strategies and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Former experience with a government agency.
Proficiency in using communication and design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with regional environmental issues and hot topics, demonstrating an understanding of the local context and the ability to communicate effectively about these subjects.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary media contact for the region and develop and maintain strong relationships with local media outlets, editors, reporters, and influencers.
Proactively seek new media opportunities to increase the District’s visibility.
Proactively identifies high-visibility issues relevant to the District and develop effective strategies for addressing them.
Develop and implement communication plans tailored to specific audiences or issues within the region.
Monitor and address high visibility issues, developing strategies to communicate information effectively.
Write for District publications, websites, presentations or other communication tools to reach various audiences, developing and implementing communication plans for specific audiences or issues, including contributing to content creation for social media.
Plan and execute events within the region to showcase District achievements and initiatives.
Support and identify events and noteworthy press opportunities.