Communications and Media Relations Specialist

Purpose of Job:

Energetic and impactful Communications and Media Relations Specialist to develop and implement internal and external communications strategies and content for various platforms while promoting ODEC’s vision, mission and values. This individual will be responsible for managing ODEC’s public-facing channels, including websites and social media platforms, and developing and implementing strategies to strengthen ODEC’s public image while upholding brand identity, messaging consistency, and communications standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, relaying accurate and effective messages, and understanding of intended audiences.

This position is located in ODEC’s Glen Allen, Virginia office.

Essential responsibilities include:

Work Experience:

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, public relations or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Travel details: Frequent day trips and occasional overnight travel required in this position

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

We offer a competitive salary, defined benefit retirement security (pension) plan, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) company match, vacation based on relevant years of experience, generous sick time accrual and holiday pay in addition to many other benefits offerings. Please apply via this link www.odec.com/careers for consideration.

ODEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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