Crisis Communications Strategist - Emergency Management (Hybrid)

Pierce County

Tacoma (WA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a Communication Specialist 3 to join the Communications Department, supporting Emergency Management with a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite at Emergency Management, 1 day onsite at Communications, 1 day remote). The ideal candidate will review and update the Crisis Communication Plan and craft engaging public information for emergencies across multiple platforms.

You will develop unique content, public education campaigns, and promote county initiatives through social

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to four years of required experience.
Resume, cover letter, and three work samples are required for this position.
Seven years of related experience, including three years in marketing, public relations, or communications with public-facing work.

Responsibilities

Design and lead communications strategy and campaigns for an assigned group.
Own the assigned group’s proactive external communications agenda, including identifying stories, campaigns, educational opportunities, and public-facing content.
Meet directly with leadership of assigned group to understand priorities and translate them into communications objectives and strategic plans.
Advise leadership on communications opportunities, risks, messaging, and public response.
Write speeches, talking points, briefing materials, and other leadership communications.
Participate in and support development, measurement, and execution of the mission, goals, and objectives of the county, department, division, and individual work groups.