Communications Manager
Salary:
$71,641.
83 - $89,552.
28 AnnuallyLocation :
805 S.
Walker Street, BurgawJob Type:
Full-Time PermanentJob Number:
202200859Department:
COUNTY MANAGEROpening Date:
07/28/2023Closing Date:
8/31/2023 11:
59 PM EasternGeneral Definition of Work Pender County, the fifth-largest county in North Carolina, is located in southeastern NC.
With a permanent population of approximately 60,000 (swelling to more than 100,000 in the summer season), Pender County is a family-friendly coastal community with miles of beautiful beaches, plenty of thick woodlands, and is a thriving agricultural community.
Pender County is seeking an experienced and innovative communications professional to serve as its next Communications Manager.
The Communications Manager will assist in managing the County's marketing strategies to include public information and media production functions.
Reporting to the County Manager, the Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring communications clearly and consistently convey the County's operations, vision, and brand, both internally and externally.
This position will also collaborate with senior leaders of the organization to ensure the development of communication strategies is centered on the county's services, initiatives, and programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.
Essential Functions Works collaboratively with senior leaders of the organization in order to clearly and consistently communicate, both internally and externally, the county's operations, vision, and brand as well as department services, initiatives, and programs.
Develops communication strategies for topics and issues and oversees the dissemination of such strategies.
Remains vigilant of emerging technologies, tools, and capabilities, and identifies those that appear to be viable solutions to meet strategic goals.
Assists in developing and editing executive communications, speeches, talking points, and other written, visual, and verbal materials.
Writes, edits, and prepares information for release to media, target groups, the public, government officials, and employees.
Develops and maintains social media content concerning activities of County government.
Develops and maintains website content to include determining the appropriate structure and flow of menus, ensuring continuity between departmental pages, ensuring the website is accessible to those with language or other barriers, and ensuring the website meets citizen needs regarding information and functionality.
Facilitates media access to departments to ensure timely delivery of information and response to inquiries.
Produces public information and helps coordinate media relations during emergency operations situations.
Coordinates or assists with the production of special events and projects.
Advises departments on the optimum approach for social media and other communications and aids during major departmental events.
Assists elected officials and County staff with television and radio appearances.
Ensures all products are within established departmental guidelines and work is completed in a timely manner.
Performs other related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience Knowledge of the organization, function, and methods of operation of the governing body, management staff, and operational departments; Knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to local government; Knowledge of the structure of local, state and federal governments; Knowledge of communications principles and applicable software applications; Skilled in listening attentively and actively and possess the ability to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing; Skilled in making presentations, meeting deadlines, and working with a diverse group of people from various educational backgrounds and skills.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in communications, journalism, public administration, marketing or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in leading communications for a public entity, media outlet, or a similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a very quiet location (e.
g.
park trail, storage or file room).
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees.
These benefits include:
health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.
Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed 01 I am able to complete the essential functions of my job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
yes no 02 Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire? yes no Required Question Recommended Skills Editing Friendliness Human Resources Innovation Journalism Marketing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$71,641.
83 - $89,552.
28 AnnuallyLocation :
805 S.
Walker Street, BurgawJob Type:
Full-Time PermanentJob Number:
202200859Department:
COUNTY MANAGEROpening Date:
07/28/2023Closing Date:
8/31/2023 11:
59 PM EasternGeneral Definition of Work Pender County, the fifth-largest county in North Carolina, is located in southeastern NC.
With a permanent population of approximately 60,000 (swelling to more than 100,000 in the summer season), Pender County is a family-friendly coastal community with miles of beautiful beaches, plenty of thick woodlands, and is a thriving agricultural community.
Pender County is seeking an experienced and innovative communications professional to serve as its next Communications Manager.
The Communications Manager will assist in managing the County's marketing strategies to include public information and media production functions.
Reporting to the County Manager, the Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring communications clearly and consistently convey the County's operations, vision, and brand, both internally and externally.
This position will also collaborate with senior leaders of the organization to ensure the development of communication strategies is centered on the county's services, initiatives, and programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.
Essential Functions Works collaboratively with senior leaders of the organization in order to clearly and consistently communicate, both internally and externally, the county's operations, vision, and brand as well as department services, initiatives, and programs.
Develops communication strategies for topics and issues and oversees the dissemination of such strategies.
Remains vigilant of emerging technologies, tools, and capabilities, and identifies those that appear to be viable solutions to meet strategic goals.
Assists in developing and editing executive communications, speeches, talking points, and other written, visual, and verbal materials.
Writes, edits, and prepares information for release to media, target groups, the public, government officials, and employees.
Develops and maintains social media content concerning activities of County government.
Develops and maintains website content to include determining the appropriate structure and flow of menus, ensuring continuity between departmental pages, ensuring the website is accessible to those with language or other barriers, and ensuring the website meets citizen needs regarding information and functionality.
Facilitates media access to departments to ensure timely delivery of information and response to inquiries.
Produces public information and helps coordinate media relations during emergency operations situations.
Coordinates or assists with the production of special events and projects.
Advises departments on the optimum approach for social media and other communications and aids during major departmental events.
Assists elected officials and County staff with television and radio appearances.
Ensures all products are within established departmental guidelines and work is completed in a timely manner.
Performs other related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience Knowledge of the organization, function, and methods of operation of the governing body, management staff, and operational departments; Knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to local government; Knowledge of the structure of local, state and federal governments; Knowledge of communications principles and applicable software applications; Skilled in listening attentively and actively and possess the ability to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing; Skilled in making presentations, meeting deadlines, and working with a diverse group of people from various educational backgrounds and skills.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in communications, journalism, public administration, marketing or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in leading communications for a public entity, media outlet, or a similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a very quiet location (e.
g.
park trail, storage or file room).
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees.
These benefits include:
health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.
Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed 01 I am able to complete the essential functions of my job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
yes no 02 Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire? yes no Required Question Recommended Skills Editing Friendliness Human Resources Innovation Journalism Marketing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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