Regional Media and Communications Coordinator

St Johns River Water Management District•Palm Bay, FL

2d•$65,603 - $82,014•Onsite

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.
Four years of professional experience in media and/or public relations.
Professional experience in media and public relations can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
Knowledge of communications outreach strategies and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in using communication and design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Understanding SEO principles and practices to enhance online visibility.
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 identify 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; develop and implement communication plans for specific audiences or issues, including contributing to content creation for social media.