Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
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Job Description
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Communications Specialist to provide key support in raising the profile of VEDP telling the story of Virginia and promoting the Commonwealth as a top state for business to audiences in the state nationally and globally. This position will help plan and execute earned media campaigns and media tours; assist with Governors announcements and events with companies localities/regional economic development organizations and the Governors Office; manage databases; and assist with other communications tasks as needed such as drafting news releases social media copy talking points annual report content and case studies.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Communications team in promoting VEDPs mission and Virginias brand with the media as needed
- Draft news releases event briefings and media advisories
- Assist with writing talking points and speech writing researching and drafting content for digital case studies and VEDP annual report editing copy and other public/media relations tasks as required
- Assist the Marketing Manager with drafting social media content
- Manage VEDPs quote database
- Manage VEDPs media monitoring software build and update media and industry lists and report on earned media coverage
- Assist with media tours
- Assist Managing Director of Communications with communication efforts
Skills:
- Impeccable communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong editing and proofreading skills including knowledge of AP style
- Confident and professional demeanor
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on sensitive matters
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidiscipline team environment
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to think creatively
- Strong time management skills; ability to work well within tight deadlines
- Ability to exhibit sound judgment in making decisions
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple projects
- Understanding of state government (preferred but not required)
Experience:
- Experience writing both longform and shortform content (example: feature stories and social media copy)
- Experience working with media monitoring software (preferred but not required)
- Experience executing events (preferred but not required)
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the EVerify system and does not provide sponsorship.
This position requires travel and representing VEDP at multiple functions and events. A valid Virginia drivers license is required.
All candidates must apply through our website and submit a resume cover letter and three writing samples. Salary minimum: $55000. Application deadline: May 6 2025.
This position is based in Richmond Virginia and is eligible for hybrid work.
VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status political affiliation genetics or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDPs intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources ator. TDD.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
