Communications Specialist - Public Information

Colorado Psychiatric; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County Government in Greeley, CO is seeking a Communications Specialist for the Public Information Office. You will manage communication projects, oversee their implementation, and analyze outcomes to inform public programs.

The role involves creating public information initiatives across platforms for multiple county departments and divisions, helping them reach goals and align with the county's strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Strategic Communications, or related field.
• 2 years of professional experience in media, communications, journalism, or public relations.
• 1 year experience in copy editing in a professional context.
• 1 year experience implementing AP Style in a professional context.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in website/content creation for a professional organization.
• Preferred: 1 year experience managing social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram) for a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication projects and oversee their implementation.
• Analyze the measurable outcomes of projects.
• Create public information initiatives and campaigns across multiple platforms for multiple county departments and divisions.
• Assist departments in reaching program goals and objectives and align with the county's strategic plan.
• Provide support to Weld County Board of Commissioners and work with division directors and department heads.

Skills

Media experience

Public relations

Copy editing

AP Style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Strategic Communications, or related field

Job description

Weld County Government located in Greeley, CO is recruiting for a talented Communications Specialist in the Public Information Office.

As a Communications Specialist for the Weld County Communications and Public Information Department, you will manage communication projects, oversee the implementation of these projects, and analyze the measurable outcomes of said projects. You will be responsible for creating public information initiatives and campaigns on a variety of communication platforms for multiple county departments and multiple divisions within those county departments, in order to assist departments with reaching their program goals and objectives, as well as assisting the county overall reach the communication and public engagement goals as outlined in the county's strategic plan. You will be supervised by the county's Public Information Officer and will work directly with multiple division directors and department heads as well as provide support to the Weld County Board of Commissioners. Communications Specialists with the county's Communication and Public Information Department play a crucial role in building and maintaining a positive image of Weld County government through strategically building and managing public information regarding county projects and policies in a manner easily understood by and relatable to the public.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree Journalism, Mass Communications, Strategic Communications, or related field.

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years Professional experience in media, communications, journalism, or public relations.
• 1 year Experience in copy editing in a professional context.
• 1 year Experience implementing AP Style in a professional context.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year Experience in website/page content creation and management for a professional organization.
• 1 year Experience on using social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for a professional organization.