Public Affairs Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director of Communications and Public Affairs (CEA), the Public Affairs Manager (Information Officer II) is responsible for managing the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Communications and Public Affairs raises awareness of traffic safety issues and promotes a positive traffic safety culture. The incumbent oversees and promotes agency activities through traditional and emerging media that positions the agency as the subject matter expert and voice of traffic safety. The incumbent acts as a lead on many education campaign initiatives and projects, as well as managing the OTS social media content strategy and public outreach and engagement efforts.

The incumbent utilizes principles of graphic design, photo/video production, and storytelling to publicize agency programs and services in a variety of media, offers communications support to key stakeholders and partners, works closely with the media to leverage positive stories about agency programs, and coordinates related internal and external communications with OTS grant sub-recipients and other traffic safety partners.