Communications and Outreach Manager

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Council is seeking a strategic Communications Manager to create, write, publish and share county information with the public and media. You will promote county services, programs, news and events, and assist with crisis communications under the direction of the Public Information Officer.

The role collaborates with county departments, designs promotional materials, manages digital content, and uses data to guide messaging.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops branding and marketing content, including editorials, advertisements, press releases, scripts, and internal staff communications.
• Designs 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.

Skills

Strategic communications

Branding

Content creation

Media relations

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field except engineering/hard sciences)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS/content management systems

Job 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.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Bachelor’s 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.

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.