Strategic Communications Lead & Media Relations

County of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara seeks a seasoned Communications Manager to plan, direct, and evaluate a comprehensive county-wide communications program for public information, media relations, and branding. The role acts as a consultant to management and coordinates cross-department outreach and public affairs initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading media contacts, crafting news releases, managing social media, surveys, and informational materials, and supervising staff and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field required (education-and-experience substitution allowed).
• Experience leading public information or communications programs.
• Strong writing, editing, and media relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate the County's communications program.
• Lead media outreach, press conferences, and spokesperson duties.
• Advise management on communications strategies and branding.

Skills

Media relations

Public communications

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Social media analytics

Job description

County of Santa Clara seeks a seasoned Communications Manager to plan, direct, and evaluate a comprehensive county-wide communications program for public information, media relations, and branding. The role acts as a consultant to management and coordinates cross-department outreach and public affairs initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading media contacts, crafting news releases, managing social media, surveys, and informational materials, and supervising staff and vendors as needed.