Communication Specialist 1 - 018024 Job at Wayne County Michigan in Detroit

Overview

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

• Media & Public Relations: Assist in drafting press releases, statements, talking points, and responding to media inquiries related to the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services; assist in developing strategy and communication efforts to improve earned media; assist in creating and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Content Creation & Events: Support content creation for social media; support the coordination of events, conferences, and other public appearances.
• Other Required Tasks: Provide communication support to the Director of Communications and HHVS directors; strategic communication planning; developing and tracking key performance indicators for the department; remain current on services and events provided by HHVS; coordinate with Communications Director and communications team by attending weekly meetings; arrange for content, design updates & modifications to the HHVS website and any other electronic communication method; create and support the HHVS brand; develop recommendations for policy and practices that enable HHVS to realize the value of effective internal and external social networking; coordinate and participate in special events; communicate with local organizations and government officials, as needed.

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in fields related to Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism, or Public Administration

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in written and verbal communication, data analysis, communication strategy, along with specialized program development and 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.