Public Relations Coordinator

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Culpeper, Virginia
Categories: Public Relations / Communications

Title: Public Relations Coordinator DSP02926

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV

Hiring Range: $60,202 to $111,682 Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Culpeper, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Public Relations Coordinator in our Public Relations Office in Culpeper, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Supporting the Public Relations Director and advancing the objectives of the Public Relations Office of the Virginia State Police
• Independently carrying out all public relations activities for a comprehensive public affairs, media relations, and public information program.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
• Effective development, management and execution of public relations campaigns, social media platforms, marketing concepts, research methods, and crisis communications practices.
• Researching and writing press releases, speeches, newsletters, and various publications.
• Preparation and facilitation of press conferences under time constraints.

Skills in:
• Graphic design and using personal computers with standard Microsoft Office software.
• Adobe InDesign/Photoshop.
• Video editing and production.
• Photography, and other web, cloud-based creative-design software.

Ability to:
• Work with news media and respond to and research media inquiries on deadline and/or in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Organize and present ideas, materials, and concepts creatively.
• Successfully manage multiple tasks in fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Set and meet deadlines.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Be self-motivated and make logical decisions.
• Assist with layout, design, and editing of external and internal public relations projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department personnel, the public, and media.
• Possess a positive attitude, energetic, creative team player with commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with social media platforms.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or equivalency.

Additional Considerations
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Experience with law enforcement and crisis communications is highly desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on August 7, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at [email protected].

Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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