Director Of Communications

Position Overview

The Director of Communications for Cleveland County is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance the County's public image and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders. This role requires a highly skilled professional with expertise in public relations and media relations.

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote County initiatives and policies.
• Oversee all internal and external communications, ensuring consistency and alignment with the County's goals and objectives.
• Manage media relations, including drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, and arranging interviews and press conferences.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate public relations issues.
• Act as the County's spokesperson during crises, providing clear and accurate information to the public and media.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure effective communication during emergencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in media relations and crisis communication.
• Strong understanding of media relations and public relations strategies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate files.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
• Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time.
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, office telephone 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, public relations.

Benefits Highlights

Cleveland County is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.
• 14 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
• Retirement Savings Plans.

About Cleveland County

Cleveland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.