Strategic Communications Specialist - Remote & Flexible

Bernalillo County; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options

Health benefits

Lucrative retirement

Education assistance program

Career development opportunities

Leave accruals

Job summary

Bernalillo County’s Office of the Chief of Staff is seeking a Communications Specialist to support public information and outreach across county programs. You will draft news releases, coordinate events, and ensure messaging is accessible to residents, businesses, and the broader community.

The role involves researching audiences, developing key messages, and using digital metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports communications plans and public awareness campaigns by researching audiences, objectives, key messages, communication channels, resources, and measures of success.
• Coordinates clear, accurate, and accessible communications, including news releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, publications, newsletters, social media, video scripts, and other content.
• Assists with photography, social media content creation, and the planning and coverage of public events, including groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, commissioner events, and other community activities.
• Coordinates communications and visual materials with departments, divisions, and organizational functions to support consistent messaging and alignment with County priorities.
• Collaborates with management, subject matter experts, elected officials, communications teams, and community stakeholders to support communications activities, media relations, public appearances, and special events.
• Responds to media, stakeholder, and community inquiries and assists in coordinating timely, accurate, and appropriate responses.

Skills

Public information

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

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

Job description

Bernalillo County’s Office of the Chief of Staff is seeking a Communications Specialist to support public information and outreach across county programs. You will draft news releases, coordinate events, and ensure messaging is accessible to residents, businesses, and the broader community.

The role involves researching audiences, developing key messages, and using digital metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.