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