Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact for the region and develop and maintain strong relationships with local media outlets, editors, reporters, and influencers.
• Proactively seek new media opportunities to increase the District’s visibility.
• Proactively identify high-visibility issues relevant to the District and develop effective strategies for addressing them.
• Develop and implement communication plans tailored to specific audiences or issues within the region.
• Monitor and address high-visibility issues, developing strategies to communicate information effectively.
• Write for District publications, websites, presentations, or other communication tools to reach various audiences; develop and implement communication plans for specific audiences or issues, including contributing to content creation for social media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, e nglish , creative writing or related field.
• Four years of professional experience in media and/or public relations.
• Professional experience in media and public relations can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Knowledge of communications outreach strategies and best practices.

Preferred

• Proficiency in using communication and design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding SEO principles and practices to enhance online visibility.
• Familiarity with regional environmental issues and hot topics, demonstrating an understanding of the local context and the ability to communicate effectively about these subjects.

Benefits

• Benefits include Florida Retirement System, parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, and wellness program.