NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST II
CA 95134-1927, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$103K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expThe Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking an experienced and strategic communicator to join their Community Engagement team as a Public Communication Specialist II. This role involves leading communications efforts to connect with residents and stakeholders, developing public awareness campaigns, and supporting major transportation initiatives to enhance community engagement and mobility solutions.
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Responsibilities
Initiates the concept, development, coordination, conduct, and evaluation of marketing, outreach, public awareness, public and news media relations, and other promotional efforts
Develops, writes, and edits written materials for advertisements, news releases, brochures, pamphlets, promotional events, campaigns, VTA internal communications, and other public information projects
Initiates, develops, and sustains professional partnerships with public and private sector organizations
Responds to daily information requests from the public, in person, via telephone and Internet, and in writing
Prepares and presents information regarding VTA projects to the public and VTA employees
Plans and coordinates events and promotions for VTA employees and for the public; may provide event photography
Interviews VTA officials, VTA employees, representatives from various groups and organizations, and the public to secure and verify information
Coordinates internal and external project activities, including public meetings
Assists in scheduling, negotiating cost, and purchasing media space and time
Prepares reports requiring the collection and analysis of data from a variety of sources
May assist with developing and maintaining website content
May lead and train other staff
Responds to media inquiries on an on-call 24-hour basis as assigned
May participate in meetings and promotions on weekends and evenings
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public affairs, or a related field
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public communications, media relations, community outreach, marketing, or journalism
Qualifying experience may include writing and editing public-facing materials, supporting outreach campaigns, responding to community concerns, and delivering presentations to internal and external audiences
A combination of education and directly related professional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Possession of a valid California driver's license or the ability to travel independently to outreach meetings and events is required at the time of appointment
Preferred
Experience supporting communications or outreach efforts for a public agency, transportation organization, or large-scale infrastructure project
Demonstrated success developing public awareness campaigns and community engagement strategies
Experience writing for diverse audiences, including executive leadership, local officials and community members
Knowledge of equity-centered outreach practices and language access principles
Proficiency with digital communications tools, including social media platforms, web content management systems, and multimedia storytelling
Bilingual communication skills (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, etc.) are a plus
Experience coordinating public meetings, open houses, or community events, including evening/weekend availability
Benefits
Vision care
A choice of health plans
Dental coverage
An employee assistance program
Life insurance
Liberal holiday, vacation, and sick leave
A credit union and deferred compensation are also available to employees at their option.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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