Assistant Director of Communications
Assistant Director of Communications
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Title: Assistant Director of Communications
State Role Title: PR & Mktg Mgr II
Hiring Range: $
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Information Tech Agency
Location:VA Information Technologies
Agency Website: Type: General Public G
Job Duties
Ready to advance your career and technology through communications in the Commonwealth The awardwinning VITA communications team is seeking an experienced dynamic and highly collaborative leader to serve as the agencys assistant director of communications. This position will help oversee the daytoday operations of the internal external and customer communications functions as well as support the enterprise web services team and multimedia creative services team.
The assistant director will use solid program management skills to drive critical stakeholders awareness of and connections to VITAs programs and services. Audiences include nearly 500 VITA team members and contractors 65000 state employees at nearly 70 state agencies and ultimately multiple segments of Virginias population of 8.7 million residents and many more visitors. If you enjoy working in a fastpaced teamfocused environment with others who are passionate and purposedriven please apply!
The assistant director is responsible for the following functions:
Provides support to the deputy chief of administration and director of communications on special projects and initiatives issues management and crisis communications program strategy and crossagency operations where needed.
Serves in place of the director of communications when called upon including highprofile projects and initiatives serving as agency spokesperson and in emergency/crisis communications needs.
Leads multiple functions including internal communications external communications supports customer communications web technology services and the multimedia creative services functions.
Serves as a working leader digging in to support teams on key program and project needs such as writing working with the media building presentations leading planning and execution of large events supporting key statewide committees etc.
Builds strong collaborative relationships and works extremely well with others at multiple levels across agency teams to drive desired results and help simplify complex topics.
Helps to plan develop implement and oversee internal and external communications strategies to ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively to the right audiences at the right time using the right platforms.
Analyzes team priorities resources and staffing levels and recommends adjustments as needed.
Provides administrative leadership when needed including development of department procedures processes and reporting; uses data to guide decision making; supports budgetary leadership of team resources.
Leads staff to provide excellent customer service think innovatively about solutions and try new ideas with minimal risk while helping them develop their career paths and enhance their skill sets.
Work Schedule:
The traditional work schedule is Monday Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. However this position will be required to respond to emergencies/impactful customer needs outside of the normal work schedule as needed. This position is currently eligible for one day of telework.
Minimum Qualifications
Have at least seven years of communications experience in a fastpaced environment with at least three years of supervisory experience
Progressively responsible experience at midcareer and senior levels leading the public relations function and serving in a dynamic creative and teamfocused environment
Proven track record in creative content development especially in writing for digital and social media forms
Demonstrated commitment to learning and implementing communications and leadership best practices
Must be an exceptional writer with proficiency in Associated Press Style
Ability to develop and implement communications plans
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Ability to dive into crises lead communications efforts and engage customers appropriately
Experience working with media at all levels and understand how to respond to inquiries accurately and effectively in a timely manner
A working understanding of marketing and branding principles
Experience leading development and execution of large events
Additional Considerations
Accreditation in public relations
Familiar with Virginia statelevel government and/or technology
Proven track record in leading teams to drive desired results
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The successful candidate must submit the following documents as part of the recruitment process:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Media clips
- Three writing samples
- Strategic communications plan
This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.
Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.
State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications resumes cover letters etc. in any other format. Please refer to Your Application in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VITA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: VITA HR
Phone: (804)
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
