Senior Public Affairs Coordinator

City of Manassas • Manassas City Hall, VA

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About The Position

As Senior Public Affairs Coordinator, you will turn City priorities into clear communication plans, workflows and inclusive engagement efforts. Working closely with the Public Affairs Manager, you will lead day-to-day Public Affairs and Communications operations, coordinating cross-department projects, managing bilingual content and translation workflows, and ensuring communications are timely, consistent and on brand. You will also guide Public Affairs Coordinators and help move multiple projects from planning and scheduling through timely completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, supplemented by six years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, media relations and communications strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of FOIA requirements, ADA standards, AP style and integrated communication best practices is required.
• Applicants must provide a portfolio or link to relevant work samples demonstrating experience in writing, graphic design, video production, digital content and website management.
• Ability to complete required Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) training and certification within the first two months of employment.
• Ability to complete required emergency management and Public Information Officer training within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day Public Affairs and communications workflows and supporting the implementation and consistent application of City brand guidelines across communication platforms.
• Producing graphic, video, print and digital content using Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva or similar tools.
• Planning and executing integrated communication and public engagement campaigns.
• Supporting emergency communications and serving as a Public Information Officer.
• Coordinating and tracking Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Managing editorial calendars, social media platforms, websites and intranet content.
• Developing print and digital newsletters.
• Managing multiple communications projects by establishing schedules, coordinating resources, tracking milestones and ensuring timely completion.
• Writing and editing articles, news releases, speeches and other materials in AP style.
• Ensuring digital and print materials meet accessibility standards as well as brand standards.
• Advising departments and leadership on communication planning and execution.
• Mentoring communications staff and delegating assignments; identifying areas for improvement and training as necessary.
• Tracking performance metrics and preparing reports with recommendations for leadership.
• Developing standard operating procedures, training materials and project-management systems including a content calendar.
• Coordinating media coverage, community outreach and public events.
• Improving workflows and maintaining consistency across communication platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior