Social Media Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Public Information Program that serves the needs of all county departments. The position is responsible for writing social media content, articles and marketing/advertising copy for various customers and audiences. Produces newsletters, prepares written materials for release, monitors social media content, and reports trends. Provides administrative support for social media, marketing and advertising program areas. The position reports to the Public Information Program Manager.
• Collects, edits, analyzes, writes and distributes content for various county communications to include but not limited to press releases, speeches, publications and newsletters.
• Develops content for social media and assists in creating a presence for social media; processes updates to social media platforms. Reports on social media trends.
• Provides event photography support; edits photographs for the county website, social media, and various county publications.
• Monitors publications daily and creates a weekly press report.
• Processes information by keying data into computer databases and other computerized record systems; updates, edits and corrects data files; produces computer printouts.
• Composes correspondence and produces a variety of word processed documents; keyboards copy from drafts; proofs and edits materials for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation and format and makes corrections; ensures adherence to established style guides and formats.
• Receives, screens, and refers telephone calls; queries callers and transfers or refers calls to appropriate staff or other offices; answers technical or substantive questions regarding department operations.
• Communicates throughout the county and with external entities to arrange schedules, meetings and relay or obtain information.
• Supports county emergency and crisis communication efforts and other non-emergency county sponsored public events such as ground breakings, conferences, and public hearings.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in communications, public relations or related field
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, publication design or public affairs
• Valid driver’s license
• Operation of a County owned vehicle.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 49 pounds; regular operation of keyboard devices.
• Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• As part of the Communications and Media Relations team, subject to call back in case of emergencies and weather events.

Benefits

• Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include: - 15 days of sick leave - 10 days of annual leave - 5 days of personal leave - 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year - Defined Contribution Plan - 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Flexible spending accounts - Up to 80% tuition reimbursement - Gym membership discounts