Strategic Communications Manager

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

"Conserving Wildlife, Serving People."

Are you a strategic communicator who thrives at the intersection of natural resource conservation and public service? Do you have a passion for Wyoming’s rich outdoor heritage, a talent for turning complex wildlife science into compelling stories, and the poise to navigate high‑stakes public conversations?

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is seeking a dynamic, forward‑thinking Strategic Communications Manager (SCM) to join our team at the Cheyenne Headquarters. Reporting directly to the Communications and Education Division Chief
, this is not a traditional, reactive press role. You will be a proactive storyteller, a strategic advisor to agency leadership, and an essential bridge between our technical field personnel and the passionate public we serve.

If you are ready to champion the narrative of Wyoming’s wildlife management, work alongside dedicated game wardens and biologists, and elevate how our agency engages with over half a million constituents, we want to hear from you.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Strategic Communications Manager (SCM) designs, coordinates, and executes enterprise‑wide, proactive communications and media relations strategies for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Operating from the Executive/Headquarters level, the SCM serves as a strategic communications resource for the Director’s Office, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, and all internal divisions (Fish, Wildlife, Services, Fiscal).

A core component of this modernized role is serving as the operational "hub" to a network of regional Information and Education (I&E) Specialists. The SCM acts as a media shield during crises, a content amplifier for field initiatives, and an advisor on public sentiment, ensuring the department remains proactive, strategic, and deeply attentive to the public.

This position will also supervise a Statewide Information Specialist.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement
  - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensation calculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact:
Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proactive Media Strategy
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  Formulate and execute an annual statewide media plan that highlights conservation milestones, habitat restoration projects, research breakthroughs, and public recreation opportunities.
• Hub-and-Spoke Regional Coordination
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  Partner closely with Regional Information and Education (I&E) Supervisor and I&E Specialists across the state’s eight regions to harvest raw field content (from game wardens, biologists, and fish culturists), polish assets, and amplify them to statewide and national audiences.
• Crisis & Incident Management
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  Serve as the primary statewide media spokesperson during high-profile wildlife or public safety incidents, executing the department’s emergency communications protocol and providing strategic crisis toolkits to support regional offices.
• Science Translation & Content Creation
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  Translate highly dense biological data, complex harvest quotas, and changing hunting/fishing regulations into clear, engaging, and accessible press releases, digital content, and public-facing documents.
• Enterprise Digital Outreach
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  Oversee content strategy for the department’s primary digital channels, managing the distribution of mass…