Communications Specialist

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Job Opening: Communications Specialist
Department: Public Relations
Posting Date: August 3, 2022
Weekly Hours: 35.0
Salary: $24.10/hour
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, some nights and weekends required


Summary

Delaware County is seeking a team-oriented, creative Communications Specialist to assist the County’s Communications Director with effective internal and external messages for the Health Department. The Communications Specialist will help develop written and visual communications pertaining to Delaware County health initiatives and the newly created Health Department, launching January 2022.


Essential Duties

Under the direction and oversight of the Communications Director and in partnership and collaboration with departmental leaders, the Communication Specialist is responsible for:

Developing effective internal communications regarding County related announcements, initiatives and programs

Developing and/or supporting the creation of external communications including press releases, media alerts, speeches, press conferences, letters, emails, resolutions, etc.

Developing creative visual content for use on the County’s website, social media and for display

Coordinating events and announcements for County elected officials and department directors

Writing, creating and managing content for the website and social media

Responding to inquiries and comments on social media platforms

Routinely attending meetings with internal groups and leaders

Providing advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders

Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related major

A minimum of three years of professional experience working in the field of public relations, media relations or a related communications field

Experience in health care or public health a plus

Exemplary written communication skills and proven ability to simplify complex topics. Must be able to provide writing samples

Photography and videography skills for use on the County’s website, social media, distribution to the press and flyer a plus

Graphic Design expertise to create newsletters, flyers and online content a plus

Experience creating and managing social media accounts

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Knowledge of Word, Excel, and photo editing software such as Photoshop

Residence Requirement: The County of Delaware has a residency requirement for employees. Anyone applying for this job must reside in Delaware County or be willing to move to the County within six months of starting employment.


Contact

To apply, please fill out our online application form.



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