Public Affairs Deputy Director – Hybrid/Remote

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a Deputy Public Affairs Director to assist the Public Affairs Director in leading the public affairs team. The role focuses on internal and external communications, public relations, and outreach to support DEQ's mission.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, guiding media response, ensuring consistency in communications, and managing records. A hybrid telework option is available with routine office and remote workdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, Media, Journalism, English or related field and five years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Public Information Officers and other staff.
• Advises on media response, outreach, public events, and communication efforts.
• Ensures accuracy and consistency in all external communications and supports senior and division leadership in internal communication efforts.
• Manages the public records tracking and fulfillment process.
• Serves as a spokesperson for DEQ.
• Advises staff and leadership on communications strategy and outreach practices.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, Media, Journalism, English or related field

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks a Deputy Public Affairs Director to assist the Public Affairs Director in leading the public affairs team. The role focuses on internal and external communications, public relations, and outreach to support DEQ's mission.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, guiding media response, ensuring consistency in communications, and managing records. A hybrid telework option is available with routine office and remote workdays.