Strategic Communications Manager – 55000372

Requisition No: 876779. The State of Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to develop strategic and targeted messaging, serve as a spokesperson, and assist with management of the Office of Communications. The successful candidate will have a background in journalistic writing style, Microsoft Office skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of journalistic writing style and the concepts of grammar, punctuation and Associated Press style.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Skilled in taking technical information and translating into plain language that the public can understand.
• Ability to research and write news releases and reports and newsletters for the general public’s understanding.
• Skilled in strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledgeable at performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of social media.
• Skilled in dealing with the public in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Ability to organize and manage meetings and special events.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and be effective under pressure.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)