Communications and Outreach Manager

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks a strategic Public Information Officer to design, write, publish, and communicate county information to the public and media. This role promotes county services, programs, news, and events while managing crisis communications when needed, under the direction of the PIO.

You will collaborate across departments to create messaging, branding, and engaging outreach materials for digital and offline channels, including press materials, newsletters, and civic events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent to four years of college in any field except engineering/sciences.
• 4–6 years of related communications experience.
• Valid state drivers license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develops branding and marketing content, including editorials, press releases, scripts, and internal staff communications.
• Designs promotional materials such as annual reports, newsletters, engagement materials, and brochures.
• Manages county website and digital platforms to engage citizens and non-citizens.
• Supports crisis communications, including media relations and reputation management.
• Coordinates with County departments to create and distribute internal and external communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Brand management

Media relations

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS platforms

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for strategically creating, designing, writing, publishing, and communicating county information to the public and media. This includes promoting County services, programs, news, and events while managing crisis communications when needed, and at the direction of the PIO.

Examples of Duties

• Develops and manages branding and marketing content, including editorials, advertisements, press releases, scripts, and internal staff communications.
• Designs and produces promotional materials such as annual reports, newsletters, engagement materials, and brochures.
• Ensures County branding aligns with visual and marketing standards, advising staff and supporting brand expansion as needed.
• Assists with event planning, outreach efforts, and representation at public functions, including photography and videography.
• Manages content for the County website and digital platforms to engage both citizens and non-citizens.
• Uses data and analytics to drive decisions and strategic communications.
• Coordinates with all County departments to create and distribute internal and external communications.
• Supports crisis communication efforts, including media relations, negative news responses, and reputation management.
• Collaborates with external partners and stakeholders to promote County initiatives through digital and physical media.
• Assists the Public Information Officer (PIO) by responding to media inquiries, developing messaging strategies, and ensuring timely communication aligned with County objectives and departmental workflows.
• Uses industry-standard design and publishing software to create high-quality marketing and outreach materials that follow best practices.
• Publicizes County programs using various media formats, including news releases, speeches, radio/TV presentations, and digital campaigns.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Bachelor degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over four years and up to and including six years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term & short-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.