Public Relations Coordinator
Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Culpeper, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia
Categories: Public Relations / Communications
Title: Public Relations Coordinator DSP02926
State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV
Hiring Range: $60,202 to $111,682 for Culpeper or $79,763 to $114,859 for Fairfax. Final compensation is based on Virginia's 13 Pay Factors, internal alignment, and relevant experience. Top-range placement is not guaranteed.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of State Police
Location: Culpeper, Virginia or Fairfax, 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 or Fairfax, 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:
• Knowledge of effective development, management and execution of public relations campaigns, social media platforms, marketing concepts, research methods, and crisis communications practices.
• Knowledge of researching and writing press releases, speeches, newsletters, and various publications.
• Knowledge of preparation and facilitation of press conferences under time constraints.
Skills:
• Skill in graphic design and using personal computers with standard Microsoft Office software.
• Skill in Adobe InDesign/Photoshop.
• Skill in video editing and production.
• Skill in photography, and other web, cloud-based creative-design software.
Abilities:
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to organize and present ideas, materials, and concepts creatively.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to be self-motivated and make logical decisions.
• Ability to assist with layout, design, and editing of external and internal public relations projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department personnel, the public, and media.
• Ability to 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 November 20, 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 professionalemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.
Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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