Media and Communication Project & Production Manager

Media and Communication Project & Production Manager

Salary

$68,070.33 - $108,820.64 Annually

Location

135 North Union Street, Petersburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1109

Department

Tourism

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Description

General Description

The Project Manager will help to create and promote the Petersburg's brand and mission to the public, citizens, businesses, employees, and other stakeholders through the creation and distribution of newsletters, social media, brochures, news releases, and/or other electronic communication channels.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions:

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees and produces, from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials
• Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand
• Plans, prepares, and distributes original promotional content such as articles, news and press releases, email, blog and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of Petersburg
• Promotes and attends special events and functions; promotes and reports on milestones and activities such as goals and projects; new businesses or services; community service activities; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.
• Arranges for photography and/or news coverage for events and other activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications, Tourism, Marketing & Government Relations and/or City Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of City of Petersburg and government operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software
• Photography skills required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Skill in providing excellent customer service
• Ability to evaluate problems, determine causes of events, formulate, and recommend

solutions, and interact with a diverse group of people

• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Highly self-motivated, and a team player

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link: http://www.petersburgva.gov/index.aspx?NID=518

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends?

• Yes, I am able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• No, I am unable to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

05

What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor degree
• Graduate degree or higher
• No degree

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This position supports the City of Petersburg operations 24/7/365. The selected individual may be required to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the operation needs of the City. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes, I am able to meet this requirement.
• No, I am unable to meet this requirement.

07

Are you a City of Petersburg employee?

• Yes, I am a City of Petersburg employee.
• No, I am not a City of Petersburg employee.

08

Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a City of Petersburg employee (full-time or part-time/temporary)?

• Yes, I am a City of Petersburg employee.
• No, I am not a City of Petersburg employee

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Do you have working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications?

• Yes, I do have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• No, I am unable to perform the physical requirements of the position.

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How many years of experience do you have in customer service dealing with the general public?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

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Were you referred by US Army PaYS or Virginia Values Veterans V3? If so, please specify which program.

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Have you previously worked for the City of Petersburg? If so, what department?

Required Question

Employer City of Petersburg

Address 135 No. Union Street

Petersburg, Virginia, 23803

Phone 8047332381

Website http://www.petersburgva.gov