Strategic Public Information & Social Media Coordinator

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days sick leave

10 days annual leave

5 days personal leave

13 paid holidays *14 in an election年

Defined Contribution Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Up to 80% tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Calvert County Government seeks a communications professional to support the Public Information Program. You will write social media content, articles, and marketing copy for diverse audiences, produce newsletters, and monitor trends.

You will provide administrative support for social media and advertising, collect and edit content, create press materials, and assist with events and crisis communication. Requires an Associate's degree and proven PR experience; telework is possible part-time.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in communications, public relations or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, publication design or public affairs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Operation of a County owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collect, edit, analyzes, writes and distributes content for press releases, speeches, publications and newsletters.
• Develop content for social media and assist in creating a presence for social media; report on social media trends.
• Provide event photography support; edit photographs for county website, social media, and county publications.
• Monitor publications daily and create a weekly press report.
• Process information by keying data into computer databases; update, edit and correct data files.
• Compose correspondence and produce word processed documents; proof and edit materials for grammar and format.
• Receive, screen, and refer telephone calls; answer technical or substantive questions regarding department operations.
• Communicate with county and external entities to arrange schedules and relay information.
• Support county emergency and crisis communication efforts and other non-emergency county events.

Skills

Content writing

Social media management

Public relations

Education

Associate’s Degree in communications, public relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calvert County Government seeks a communications professional to support the Public Information Program. You will write social media content, articles, and marketing copy for diverse audiences, produce newsletters, and monitor trends.

You will provide administrative support for social media and advertising, collect and edit content, create press materials, and assist with events and crisis communication. Requires an Associate's degree and proven PR experience; telework is possible part-time.