Chief of Communications II

AR Dept of Human Services; Little Rock (AR); In loco; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Arkansas Department of Human Services seeks a seasoned Chief of Communications II to lead all aspects of public messaging and media relations. You will shape the department's public image, design strategic communication plans, and guide a team of communications professionals to deliver timely, accurate information to the public and stakeholders.

As the department's primary spokesperson, you will manage crisis communications and coordinate with government officials, media, and partners to

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field plus 7+ years of professional experience in communications or public relations
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-level communication strategies and craft clear, compelling messages for different audiences
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams of communication professionals
• Experience developing and executing crisis communication strategies under pressure
• Skilled in social media platforms and digital tools for public engagement and campaign creation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with media, government officials, and external stakeholders

Mansioni

• Oversee all communication functions and direct the department's public image
• Develop and execute high-level communication strategies
• Serve as the department's primary spokesperson
• Manage a team of communication professionals
• Handle crisis communications

Conoscenze

Strategic communication

Leadership

Crisis communications

Social media & digital tools

Stakeholder relations

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

The Chief of Communications II

is a senior leadership role within the Arkansas Department of Human Services responsible for overseeing all communication functions and directing the department's public image. The position involves developing and executing high-level communication strategies, serving as the department's primary spokesperson, managing a team of communication professionals, and handling crisis communications. This role shapes how the department communicates its mission and initiatives to the public, media, government officials, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field plus 7+ years of professional experience in communications or public relations
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-level communication strategies and craft clear, compelling messages for different audiences
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams of communication professionals
• Experience developing and executing crisis communication strategies under pressure
• Skilled in social media platforms and digital tools for public engagement and campaign creation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with media, government officials, and external stakeholders