Public Health Communications Lead (On-Call)

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is seeking a Public Information Officer to manage internal and external communications during emergencies and routine operations.

Under general supervision, you will craft messaging, write press releases, respond to media inquiries, and coordinate with county departments to ensure accurate information is distributed in a timely manner. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt during crises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field with relevant media/public relations experience.
• Alternative: Associate’s Degree with several years of direct media/public relations work.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as media liaison; respond to inquiries with accurate, timely messaging.
• Write press releases, advisories, website copy, and social content.
• Coordinate multilingual communication materials and public information campaigns.

Skills

Media relations

Press releases

Social media content

Copywriting

Multi-tasking

Public speaking

Analytics

Communication strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Public relations certification

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Google Analytics

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is seeking a Public Information Officer to manage internal and external communications during emergencies and routine operations.

Under general supervision, you will craft messaging, write press releases, respond to media inquiries, and coordinate with county departments to ensure accurate information is distributed in a timely manner. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt during crises.