Communications & Outreach Director

State of North Carolina; Archdale (NC); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks an Information & Communications Specialist III (NS) within the North Carolina Forest Service in Raleigh. The role focuses on shaping public information, media relations, campaigns, and outreach to residents and landowners across the state.

You will lead a team including Public Information Officer and Multimedia Specialist, plan communications strategies, budget oversight, and coordination with external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field with four years of experience.
• Experience developing and implementing public relations strategies.
• Ability to write according to accepted publication standards and edit documents.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, implement, and oversee information, education, and outreach programs.
• Plan media, campaigns, social media, and advertising strategies.
• Provide technical direction to the Educational State Forests and budget monitoring.
• Supervise the Public Information Officer, Communications Specialist, and Multimedia Specialist.

Skills

Public relations

Communication strategy

Media relations

Written communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

The State of North Carolina, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks an Information & Communications Specialist III (NS) within the North Carolina Forest Service in Raleigh. The role focuses on shaping public information, media relations, campaigns, and outreach to residents and landowners across the state.

You will lead a team including Public Information Officer and Multimedia Specialist, plan communications strategies, budget oversight, and coordination with external partners