Wayne County Michigan
Communication Specialist 1 - 018024
Wayne County Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Communication Specialist 1 - 018024
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Purpose/Description Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Specialist 1 in the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services (HHVS) will serve as an extension of the Executive Communications Division to assist in managing communication efforts, including media inquiries, data analysis, reporting and content creation.
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting press releases, statements, talking points, and responding to media inquiries related to the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services.
Develop strategy and communication efforts to improve earned media.
Create and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
Support content creation for social media.
Coordinate the coordination of events, conferences, and other public appearances.
Provide communication support to the Director of Communications and HHVS directors.
Strategic communication planning and develop tracking key performance indicators.
Remain current on services and events provided by HHVS and coordinate with Communications Director.
Arrange for content, design updates & modifications to the HHVS website and any other electronic communication method.
Create and support the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services brand.
Develop recommendations for policy and practices that enable HHVS to realize the value of effective internal and external social networking.
Communicate with local organizations and government officials as needed.
Educational Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in fields related to Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism, or Public Administration.
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years of experience in written and verbal communication, data analysis, communication strategy, along with specialized program development & implementation.
Experience in public speaking in front of various audiences such as internal and external stakeholders, executive staff and media.
Graduate degree preferred in Communications or Journalism.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Purpose/Description Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Specialist 1 in the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services (HHVS) will serve as an extension of the Executive Communications Division to assist in managing communication efforts, including media inquiries, data analysis, reporting and content creation.
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting press releases, statements, talking points, and responding to media inquiries related to the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services.
Develop strategy and communication efforts to improve earned media.
Create and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
Support content creation for social media.
Coordinate the coordination of events, conferences, and other public appearances.
Provide communication support to the Director of Communications and HHVS directors.
Strategic communication planning and develop tracking key performance indicators.
Remain current on services and events provided by HHVS and coordinate with Communications Director.
Arrange for content, design updates & modifications to the HHVS website and any other electronic communication method.
Create and support the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services brand.
Develop recommendations for policy and practices that enable HHVS to realize the value of effective internal and external social networking.
Communicate with local organizations and government officials as needed.
Educational Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in fields related to Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism, or Public Administration.
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years of experience in written and verbal communication, data analysis, communication strategy, along with specialized program development & implementation.
Experience in public speaking in front of various audiences such as internal and external stakeholders, executive staff and media.
Graduate degree preferred in Communications or Journalism.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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