Communications Manager

Salary range: $95,390.57–$166,516.93 per year, depending on experience.

About the role

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, Nevada, an integrated transportation agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), transit authority, and street and highway construction agency, seeks a Communications Manager to provide strategic leadership for the agency’s communications function. Reporting to the Director of Planning, this exempt position oversees internal and external communications, public information, government affairs, branding, digital communications, and creative services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RTC’s comprehensive communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and Board direction.
• Create and manage the department’s annual communications work plan, establishing priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Communications team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish department workflows, project intake processes, and operational efficiencies that improve communication and service delivery across the agency.
• Partner with departments to develop strategic communications that support agency initiatives, projects, public engagement, and organizational goals.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and sensitive communications.
• Oversee media relations, public information, government affairs, branding, website content, digital communications, graphic design, publications, and marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate communications supporting the RTC Board of Commissioners and build productive relationships with elected officials, community partners, media organizations, and governmental agencies.
• Monitor communications performance, recommend innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with public records laws, accessibility requirements, and branding standards.
• Manage the department budget, consultant contracts, and special communications projects.

Requirements

To be considered, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible communications, public information, public affairs, marketing, or related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

• Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) – 100% agency paid
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage on 31st day of employment (employee only premiums paid 100%)
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Nevada does not have a state income tax, and RTC does not participate in Social Security.