Media and Communications Coordinator II

Job Posting End Date:

October 9, 2026

Department:

POLICE Compensation Grade:

G25

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: G25; $57,304.00 - $89,315.20

Starting salary
- Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

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Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The Virginia Beach Police Public Affairs Office is looking to fill the position of Media and Communications Coordinator II (a.k.a. Social Media Specialist).In this role, the MCCII (Social Media Specialist) will assist with the media relations load by working with assigned City departments to develop/implement public relations, marketing and media relations strategies and materials for addressing issues, promoting programs/services/events, and communicating with the public.

Responsibilities of the Media and Communications Coordinator II (Social Media Specialist) include:

Content Management:
Create, schedule, and oversee daily posts across approved social media platforms (such as Facebook and X/Twitter)
Crisis Communications:
Monitor and rapidly disseminate critical public safety alerts, emergency updates, and traffic advisories in coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO).Website Integration:
Ensure all social media posts link back to official city web assets, newsrooms, or contact forms whenever possible.

Media Liaison:
Collaborate with local media partners and internal department stakeholders to align messaging and amplify community outreach.

Multimedia Production:
Produce engaging digital media content, including graphics, short-form video, and photos tailored to law enforcement transparency and recruitment goals.

Community Engagement:
Monitor comments and direct messages professionally, escalating community concerns or tips to appropriate command staff or investigative units.

Analytics & Reporting:
Track engagement metrics, audience growth, and sentiment analysis to optimize future public awareness campaigns.

Additional Hours of Operation:
Work during emergencies, disasters, and inclement weather on Alpha One status to provide accurate and timely information to the news media.

Additional Duties:
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and department needs.

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, day shift (plus off duty incident response to include special events and emergencies as needed).The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and paid leave.

Special Instructions:

Candidates are encouraged to provide detailed information about their experience and qualifications as it relates to serving in a public relations/communications role as well as leveraging social media platforms in their communications plan.

Similar Titles:
Communications Specialist;
Marketing Coordinator;
Marketing Communications Specialist ;
Marketing Communications CoordinatorCJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification is required, in addition to the successful completion of a background check, candidates must have U.S. citizenship or be a lawful resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.

Successful completion of a police background…