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Public Affairs Specialist (Urgent Hire)

Tennessee Department of General Services
Nashville
Estimated Salary
USD 55.000 – USD 75.000
Live Update
13 Juli 2026
Deadline
13 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join Tennessee's dynamic public sector team in a critical role supporting state government communications and community engagement. This urgent opening offers immediate impact in Nashville's vibrant state capital. We seek a passionate professional to bridge government initiatives with public understanding through strategic messaging and stakeholder collaboration. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to serve Tennessee communities directly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies for state agency initiatives
  • Manage media relations, press releases, and crisis communications protocols
  • Coordinate public outreach events and community engagement programs
  • Monitor legislative developments and policy impacts for public communications
  • Lead digital communications across state platforms including social media and web content
  • Analyze public sentiment and adjust messaging strategies accordingly
  • Collaborate with agency leadership on strategic communications planning

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of public sector or government communications experience
  • Expertise in crisis communication protocols and media relations
  • Proven ability to manage multi-channel public campaigns
  • Tennessee residency required at time of hire
  • Strong writing/editing skills with portfolio samples
  • Proficiency in digital analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media metrics)
  • Valid Tennessee driver's license

Required Skills

Public Relations Government Communications Media Relations Crisis Management Digital Strategy Policy Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Content Creation

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