Regional Media and Communications Coordinator, Office of Communications

The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental agency whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the District’s 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. 

Enjoy work-life balance in a professional culture with competitive pay and benefits. 

Job Summary: 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.

Job Duties Include:

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Experience:

• 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.

Additional Details:

Salary Range: $65,603.20 - $82,014.40

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, and wellness program. 

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.  

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.  

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace 

Location: Palm Bay Service Center

Closing Date: Open until filled