Assistant Public Information Officer

Berkeley County (SC) Government

Moncks Corner (SC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Dental Insurance

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS

Job summary

Berkeley County (SC) Government seeks a communications professional to support the Public Information Officer in developing and coordinating county messaging and digital content creation. The role emphasizes timely responses to information requests and maintaining positive relationships with employees, government, and the community.

Responsibilities include media relations, internal communications, event support, branding oversight, and cross-department collaboration to ensure accurate

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or Marketing required.
Three (3) years of related communications experience required.
Experience in web content creation and social media management preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafts news releases, media advisories, and official statements.
Manages Berkeley County social media accounts—writing posts and tracking engagement.
Coordinates with County departments to respond to public/media inquiries.
Organizes County events and photographs County events.
Develops internal communication publications and resources such as a monthly employee newsletter.
Represents the department at public appearances and events.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Web content creation

Social media strategy

Media relations experience

Graphic design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This position typically supports the County’s Public Information Officer with developing, coordinating, and managing communication strategies, including internal and external messaging, media inquiries, and digital content creation; understands and supports government policies and services; responds timely and accurately to requests for information; and supports our goals and objectives to enhance positive relationships with employees, local government, and the community.

Job Summary And Essential Functions

Essential Job Functions

Serves as backup to the Public Information Officer in their absence.
Drafts news releases, media advisories, and official statements.
Assists in organizing and photographing County events.
Attends and supports County events as necessary.
Creates informational graphics, flyers, and other digital media for dissemination.
Manages and monitors all Berkeley County social media accounts – writing posts, scheduling content, and tracking engagement.
Develop internal communication publications, content, and resources such as the County’s monthly employee newsletter.
Works with other County departments to receive and respond to public/media inquiries.
Edits materials created by other County staff, including news releases, brochures, and other public-facing content.
Coordinates with Berkeley County Emergency Management to communicate with the public and media during critical incidents.
Represents the department and County at public appearances, as needed.
Owns, manages and enforces County-wide branding strategy and standards.
Supports the PIO in management of all public-facing messaging for the County whether through news media, web content, public events, interviews or other forums.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Mass Communications or Marketing;
Three (3) years of related communications experience.

Special Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with a safe driving record;
Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file;
This position is considered emergency essential and will be required to report to work during any declared emergency.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication
Experience in web content creation and social media strategy and management
Media relations experience
Skilled in graphic design programs/software (i.e. Canva, InDesign, Illustrator, Publisher);
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including: