Communications Manager - Northeast District

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Application deadline: April 2, 2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Northeast District Office, 1711 Highway 61 South, Hannibal, MO 63401

Why you’ll love this position:

The communications manager coordinates district or statewide communications and media programs. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you'll do:

• Works with district engineer/division director to determine overall direction of statewide or district communications efforts; ensures the development of proactive communications plans, publications, materials and activities used to communicate information to the public, officials, and employees, as well as gather feedback.
• Provides strategic input to district management on daily operational decisions, including developing communication strategies on critical issues.
• Writes talking points for management to address projects and issues; works with members of management to suggest strategies for communicating critical and/or sensitive issues; serves as a coach to department spokespeople to teach them how to effectively work with the media.
• Works with employees to develop appropriate and accurate responses to media inquiries relating to sensitive topics; coordinates with central office communications division to determine communication methods for issues of statewide importance; conducts media training for spokespeople.
• Develops positive relationships with local stakeholders, media, and employees through various communication efforts; develops and maintains relationships with local media and ensures prompt responses are provided for media inquiries.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Six years of experience in communications related positions.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in news writing, media ethics, strategic communications campaigns, product marketing plans, crisis communications, journalistic research, and communications law.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position please contact: nehr@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.