Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing communications strategies to engage NACo members, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Help create a coordinated communications plan aligned with NACo priorities and member engagement goals.
• Draft messaging, speeches, talking points and content for NACo leadership and programs.
• Contribute to content creation for campaigns, NACo.org, newsletters, emails and social channels.
• Support development of relationships with key media outlets covering county and intergovernmental issues.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and media advisories.
• Help prepare NACo leaders and members for interviews, press events and public appearances.
• Monitor media coverage of NACo and county governments to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Membership and other teams to design member-facing communications across digital, print and email.
• Assist in promoting NACo events and resources effectively to members and partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in communications, media relations or digital communications in an agency, media, association or public policy setting
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills; ability to adapt messages for different audiences
• Basic understanding of digital platforms and trends, with a willingness to learn about content optimization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively across teams
• Commitment to creativity, excellence and accountability

Preferred

• Familiarity with AP Style and experience with content management or email marketing systems is advantageous
• Experience with drafting press releases and multi-channel content is a plus.