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<br />1.Provides day to day management and oversight of department communications,
<br />performing independently and as part of a team, using a wide variety of media including
<br />written, digital and social-based formats to design effective, appropriate and strategic
<br />communication plans and materials.
<br />2.Originates ideas for communications; compiles and analyzes information and
<br />suggestions; makes recommendations for improvements; maintains subscriptions and
<br />inventory of communications materials, such as photographs, for use in media
<br />campaigns.
<br />3.Works with internal and external resources and service providers to develop and
<br />manage coordinated communication strategies, standards, and county branding efforts
<br />within the department.
<br />4.Gathers, writes, designs, edits and coordinates original news articles, submissions,
<br />web content, marketing materials, or printed department newsletters, publications,
<br />press releases, and other materials; coordinates distribution of materials, information,
<br />etc. to employees, community partners, and the public.
<br />5.Adheres to and administers policies, guidelines, and procedures regarding the use of
<br />brochures, articles, fact sheets, photographs, video, web pages, social media, graphics,
<br />news releases, annual reports, and other materials related to department activities and
<br />goals.
<br />6.Plans, coordinates, and participates in committees; works with department personnel;
<br />coordinates use of appropriate facilities; may assist in development of meeting
<br />materials as appropriate.
<br />7.Develops positive relationships with the media outlets and peers in other jurisdictions
<br />and organizations.
<br />8.Represents the department in public settings such as Marion County Fair, job fairs, and
<br />other public meetings.
<br />9.May act as the department spokesperson, or work with leadership to create talking
<br />points on breaking stories, emergency situations, and news features when assigned.
<br />Consults with management and subject matter experts to develop strategies for dealing
<br />with high profile and sensitive issues.
<br />10.Work under the Public Information Officer during emergencies or on specific issues;
<br />participates in the Marion County Emergency Operations Center when activated; meets
<br />the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements; participates in
<br />exercises and direct the flow of information; may participate in the development of
<br />business continuity plans and natural hazard mitigation plans; maintain contacts with
<br />interagency emergency preparedness personnel.
<br />11.Manages department social media accounts, web pages, and intranet, ensuring
<br />accessibility of information.
<br />12.Perform other duties as assigned.
<br />MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
<br />EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
<br />1.Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or related
<br />field; AND
<br />2.Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in public affairs, public
<br />information, public relations, media relations, or journalism; OR
<br />3.Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the
<br />position, as determined by Marion County
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<br />SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID...2/22/2021
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