Responsibilities

• The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Communications Specialist in the Sheriffs Department.
• Under direction, perform a wide variety of activities in support of the County's or an assigned department's social media relations and promotional efforts, including writing and editing material for publication and event conceptualization and development; plan, develop, implement a variety of social media campaigns; disseminate information to the community and news media; support staff regarding media and public requests for information; learn and apply emerging technologies in the media and communications field; perform related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration, journalism, marketing, public relations, political science, or related field and some recent analytical experience in public communications, public relations, marketing or program management
• Relevant public communications, public relations, and social media platform marketing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Preferred: possession of an advanced degree in a related field and additional progressively responsible experience as defined above in a public agency

Preferred

• Strong writer and editor with the ability to craft clear, engaging content for diverse audiences
• Experience planning and executing social media campaigns across multiple platforms
• Creative thinker with skills in event conceptualization and promotional storytelling
• Able to translate complex information into accessible messages for the public and media
• Skilled at managing media inquiries and supporting public information requests professionally
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable collaborating with internal teams and advising staff on communications best practices
• Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and apply emerging media and technology trends
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to public service