Under the direction of the Public Information Division Manager, the Public Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting with overall County Communications initiatives, including preparing news releases and liaising with the media, creating and monitoring digital and social media content, and supporting County events and community outreach.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Writes, edits, and distributes content, including website and digital content, social media content, news releases, talking points, speeches, presentations, articles, video scripts, and other marketing materials that communicate County activities and services.
Collaborates with management to develop and implement effective community outreach and messaging campaigns for assigned issues and departments.
Serves as a project liaison for assigned departments.
Assists with media inquiries and staffing media interviews.
Works collaboratively with SGTV and Graphics offices to create public outreach content.
Works in coordination with the Public Information team to oversee social media content creation and channel monitoring.
Attends assigned community and neighborhood events, preparing materials as needed, and supports County ceremonies such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and other designated events.
Demonstrates awareness of current events involving the County and has a working knowledge of local media outlets and social media platforms.
Maintains records of media coverage, media contact lists, community outreach activities, and other work performed as assigned.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, business or a related field.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
This position will require a significant amount of writing. The ideal candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills, including strong grammar, spelling, and familiarity with AP style.
This individual will work with representatives of the media and various community members and must have strong verbal and presentation skills.
They must have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and manage last-minute project requests with a 24-hour or less turnaround.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.