Deputy Director of Communications
Company: Montgomery County Pennsylvania
Location: Norristown
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Deputy Director of Communications plays a critical role in
supporting the Montgomery County Commissioners Office by developing
and implementing strategic communication initiatives to effectively
engage with the public, media, and stakeholders. Reporting directly
to the Director of Communications, the Deputy Director will assist
in managing all aspects of the communications department and serve
as a key advisor to the County Commissioners. The Deputy Director
will be a leader in a growing team of communications
professionals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Communication Planning: Collaborate with the Director of
Communications to develop comprehensive communication strategies
that align with the goals and priorities of the Montgomery County
Commissioners Office;Public and Media Relations: Cultivate and
maintain positive relationships with local, regional, and national
media outlets. Develop and implement public relations campaigns to
promote the Commissioners' Office initiatives, events, and
programs. Coordinate press conferences, town hall meetings, and
other public engagement activities. Respond to media inquiries,
arrange interviews, and draft press releases and remarks as
needed;Content Creation: Oversee the creation of compelling
written, visual, and multimedia content for various communication
channels, including press releases, social media, newsletters, and
website updates. Review and edit content created by Communications
Office staff;Internal Communication: Ensure effective communication
within the Commissioners' Office and across county departments.
Provide guidance on internal messaging, employee communications,
and crisis management;Brand Management: Collaborate with the
Director of Communications to implement a cohesive brand strategy
while ensuring consistency across all communication channels and
materials, including print, digital, and multimedia content, across
the County department and offices;Project Management: Assist in
managing the communications project management, including
allocating assignments and resources;Team Leadership: Supervise a
team of communication professionals, providing guidance,
mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure the department's
success.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and
hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger,
handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or
arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision and depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
function.The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
Keywords: Montgomery County Pennsylvania, Philadelphia , Deputy Director of Communications, Executive , Norristown, Pennsylvania
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