Media & Communications Coordinator
Abacus, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Media & Communications Coordinator
Abacus Staffing, a leading provider of comprehensive employment solutions nationwide, is seeking a compassionate, people-focused individual to support the City of Norfolk's Department of Economic Development-Norfolk Works Program. This temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping job seekers navigate today's employment landscape with empathy and professionalism. Title: Media & Communications Coordinator Pay Rate: $27.41 per hour Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Virginia Beach, VA About the Position We are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Media & Communications Coordinator to support the development and implementation of public relations, marketing, and media strategies that promote our programs, services, and community initiatives. This role assists senior staff and plays a vital part in strengthening our relationship with residents, media partners, and community organizations. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring strong communication skills and demonstrated experience with design tools, including Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates must be able to provide a portfolio or examples of previous work. Key Responsibilities Assist senior staff with the development and execution of public relations, marketing, and media strategies. Foster positive working relationships with news media, civic leagues, and community organizations. Develop initiatives, programs, and outreach efforts that inform, engage, and involve citizens. Coordinate the creation, review, and distribution of news releases. Write and design flyers, advertisements, invitations, programs, and other promotional materials. Prepare and disseminate news and updates for civic leagues and service organizations. Plan and coordinate all aspects of city special events, including logistics, equipment, invitations, refreshments, site setup, and handout materials. Support speakers' bureaus and community presentation efforts. Monitor local news coverage for relevant city issues and topics. Serve in Alpha One status during emergencies, disasters, and inclement weather, ensuring timely and accurate communication with the media. Perform additional duties assigned based on departmental needs and workload Required Skills & Qualifications Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar). Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience producing marketing or promotional materials. Ability to coordinate events and work effectively with diverse community groups. Must be able to provide examples of previous design and communications work (portfolio, links, or attachments). Experience in government, public information, marketing, or communications roles. Familiarity with media relations and community outreach strategies. Knowledge of local government operations or public service environments. Weekly pay and benefits available!
Abacus Staffing, a leading provider of comprehensive employment solutions nationwide, is seeking a compassionate, people-focused individual to support the City of Norfolk's Department of Economic Development-Norfolk Works Program. This temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping job seekers navigate today's employment landscape with empathy and professionalism. Title: Media & Communications Coordinator Pay Rate: $27.41 per hour Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Virginia Beach, VA About the Position We are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Media & Communications Coordinator to support the development and implementation of public relations, marketing, and media strategies that promote our programs, services, and community initiatives. This role assists senior staff and plays a vital part in strengthening our relationship with residents, media partners, and community organizations. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring strong communication skills and demonstrated experience with design tools, including Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates must be able to provide a portfolio or examples of previous work. Key Responsibilities Assist senior staff with the development and execution of public relations, marketing, and media strategies. Foster positive working relationships with news media, civic leagues, and community organizations. Develop initiatives, programs, and outreach efforts that inform, engage, and involve citizens. Coordinate the creation, review, and distribution of news releases. Write and design flyers, advertisements, invitations, programs, and other promotional materials. Prepare and disseminate news and updates for civic leagues and service organizations. Plan and coordinate all aspects of city special events, including logistics, equipment, invitations, refreshments, site setup, and handout materials. Support speakers' bureaus and community presentation efforts. Monitor local news coverage for relevant city issues and topics. Serve in Alpha One status during emergencies, disasters, and inclement weather, ensuring timely and accurate communication with the media. Perform additional duties assigned based on departmental needs and workload Required Skills & Qualifications Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar). Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience producing marketing or promotional materials. Ability to coordinate events and work effectively with diverse community groups. Must be able to provide examples of previous design and communications work (portfolio, links, or attachments). Experience in government, public information, marketing, or communications roles. Familiarity with media relations and community outreach strategies. Knowledge of local government operations or public service environments. Weekly pay and benefits available!