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Communications Representative 12 - Senior Communications Representative

State of Michigan

Lansing, MIFull-time$30.82–45.04/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.82–45.04/hr
Location
Lansing, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Communications Representative serves as a public relations and digital media resource for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The role manages external and internal websites, social media, and digital publications; plans public relations programs; and develops and disseminates agency messages. It also supports brand awareness, assesses public attitudes and presentations, and prepares agency records, reports, and correspondence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Website ManagementSocial Media ManagementDigital PublishingPublic RelationsWritingMessage DisseminationBrand DevelopmentPublic Attitude Assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Communications or Related3 Years Communications Experience1 Year Communications Representative P11

Full job description

This position functions as a resource for public relations and digital media in the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency within the DMVA. The Senior Communications Representative manages the agency’s external and internal websites, social media and digital publications, and plans and conducts various public relations programs. Works to generate news and awareness of MVAA programs and services. Works with strategic communication team to develop, write and disseminate agency messages and supports brand development and awareness. Assesses public attitudes and reviews the suitability of departmental presentations to community groups and internal audiences. Maintains records, prepares reports and correspondence for the agency. Performs other duties as assigned.

To view the full position description, please click here. Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field. Experience Three years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative P11. View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CommunicationsRepresentative.pdf

How this job compares

Set against the 1,935 open Communications jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30.82–45.04/hr
  • US median$22–38/hr343 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.93/hr, is 27% above the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the top quarter of Communications hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Communications jobs in Michigan and 1,935 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Communications postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,206 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 815 of the 1,935 open Communications jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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