COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I

Responsibilities

• Consults with supervisory staff to develop marketing strategies for department programs and services, including the Fueling the Talent Pipeline initiative.
• Prepares, edits, and disseminates information about department programs and services through social media, web updates, press releases, print materials, and display boards.
• Creates and edits documents, photos, and videos for promotion, reporting and documentation of events.
• Ensures the integrity and effectiveness of departmental information presented to internal and external audiences.
• Plans or assists in the coordination and promotion of community outreach and special events.
• Assists with media contact when assigned.
• Represents the department and attends professional meetings and conferences as determined by department leadership.
• Monitors local and national media reports and identifies opportunities to promote the department.
• Researches data, statistics, and information and communicates information in language and formats suitable to targeted audiences.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• Two (2) years of related work experience in communications, public relations, or closely related field
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
• Knowledge Of: County/department policies and procedures
• Knowledge Of: Principles, methods, procedures, and strategies concerning public information, marketing, and communications
• Knowledge Of: Associated Press (AP) standards, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge Of: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge Of: Knowledge of social media platforms
• Knowledge Of: Career tech education programs in the county
• Skill In: Excellent customer service, maintaining professional and cordial interactions at all times

Preferred

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Benefits

• As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.
• To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here