Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of long-term and short-term communication strategies that align with the department’s goals and objectives.
• Serve as the department’s primary spokesperson and represent the department in media interactions.
• Protect and enhance the department’s brand image through consistent messaging across all communication channels.
• Ensure that all materials and public-facing content reflect the department’s values, mission, and public service role.
• Oversee the communication department’s budget and allocate resources efficiently across communication campaigns, media buying, and digital tools.
• Ensure that communication strategies are executed effectively within budget constraints.
• Supervise and mentor a team of communication professionals, including public relations specialists, digital content creators, and media relations staff.
• Provide leadership, feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Collaborate with government officials and policymakers to advance the department’s legislative and policy priorities.
• Guide the department’s use of digital and social media platforms to engage with the public, monitor public opinion, and promote department initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field is required, plus at least seven (7) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Licensure/Certifications: N/A