Executive Public Affairs & Communications Leader

Dairy Queen of Globe, Inc.; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 75,971 - 94,963; Full time

Job summary

Gila County is seeking a Public Affairs & Communications Chief to lead strategic communications for the Board of Supervisors in Globe or Payson, AZ. You will serve as the County’s principal advisor on public information, media relations, and community engagement, supporting the County Manager and leadership.

The role requires an experienced communications professional with crisis management and digital communications expertise, able to guide messaging during emergencies and high‑profile matters

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, communications, or related field; including executive-level responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, political science, marketing, emergency management, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; government or emergency management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
• Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates countywide public affairs, strategic communications, media relations, public information, digital communications, and community engagement initiatives.
• Serves as the County’s designated Public Information Officer (PIO) during emergencies and crisis situations, coordinating emergency public information activities.
• Oversees county website content, social media, and multimedia communications efforts.
• Coordinates media relations activities including press releases, interviews, and public statements.
• Represents County Administration during meetings, public events, media engagements, and intergovernmental activities.
• Assists departments with outreach initiatives and communications planning.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Public information

Digital communications

Community engagement

Executive communications

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Gila County is seeking a Public Affairs & Communications Chief to lead strategic communications for the Board of Supervisors in Globe or Payson, AZ. You will serve as the County’s principal advisor on public information, media relations, and community engagement, supporting the County Manager and leadership.

The role requires an experienced communications professional with crisis management and digital communications expertise, able to guide messaging during emergencies and high‑profile matters