Remote Strategic Communications Specialist

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Remote & flex-work options

Education assistance program

Career development opportunities

Generous leave accruals

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Communications Specialist to support strategic communications for the Office of the Chief of Staff. The role involves researching audiences, developing content, coordinating news releases, speeches, newsletters, and social media, and ensuring messaging aligns with County priorities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field with at least two years of public information experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Two (2) years related work experience in public information.
• Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supports strategic communications plans and public awareness campaigns by researching audiences, objectives, key messages, channels, resources, and measures of success.
• Coordinates clear, accurate, and accessible communications, including news releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, publications, newsletters, social media, and content.
• Reviews County programs, policies, services, and priorities and develops audience-focused information for public understanding and engagement.
• Gathers information to support communication planning and evaluates effectiveness with digital metrics, media monitoring, and community feedback.
• Assists with photography, social media content creation, and coverage of public events.
• Coordinates communications with departments to ensure consistent messaging aligned with County priorities.
• Collaborates with management, subject matter experts, officials, and stakeholders to support communications activities and media relations.
• Responds to media and stakeholder inquiries with timely, accurate responses.
• Ensures communications comply with branding, accessibility, confidentiality, and records management standards.
• Uses emerging technologies and County-approved AI tools to support research, content development, planning, analysis, accessibility, and workflow with human oversight.
• Keeps current knowledge of communications practices and public-sector standards.

Skills

Public information experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Communications Specialist to support strategic communications for the Office of the Chief of Staff. The role involves researching audiences, developing content, coordinating news releases, speeches, newsletters, and social media, and ensuring messaging aligns with County priorities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field with at least two years of public information experience.