Communications Manager

Communications Manager
Salary: $80,536.93 - $104,167.78

Department: Community Mental Health

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Relationship: At-will

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), starting time 8:30 a.m.

Opening Date: 06/05/2026

Closing Date: 06/19/2026 12:00 a.m.

General Summary: Under direction, oversee both internal and external communication platforms for Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH). Develop media strategy, produce content for the organization’s communication channels, and provide support to MCCMH leadership in matters related to government affairs, legislation review, and public outreach activities. Maintain continuous media relations while upholding MCCMH’s branding and objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Oversee the department’s media development and content, ensuring alignment with MCCMH’s branding and objectives.

Provide media consulting, coaching, and support to the department.

Manage the organization’s communication channels and digital platforms, including email, the website, and social media accounts.

Publish content and promotional materials to raise awareness and promote the organization’s services.

Manage media inquiries, reports, company newsletters, and press releases.

Develop and execute strategic public relations initiatives to increase exposure and promote MCCMH’s events, programs, and perspectives.

Manage media projects and collaborate with communication and marketing teams to promote MCCMH initiatives.

Maintain positive working relationships with media contacts.

Formulate strategic messaging plans to effectively communicate with the public through media.

Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, and news events on behalf of MCCMH.

Prepare written content, including media releases, advisories, articles, editorials, talking points, and presentations.

Monitor media reports and communications.

Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts in achieving MCCMH’s goals.

Attend press conferences and events, organize community outreach activities, and serve as the event photographer or arrange external photography services.

Control video production, post‑production, and video indexing systems.

Manage technology during public meetings and hearings.

Assist with the composition of speeches and create visual aid materials for MCCMH leadership.

Assist with developing public education efforts for MCCMH.

Collaborate with community mental health counterparts in Detroit‑Wayne and Oakland on joint initiatives.

Operate an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

May include evening or weekend work.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, News Media, or a related field.

Four (4) years of experience working in public relations, communications, direct media, journalism, government relations, or a related field, including experience using social media channels to deliver marketing content.

Two (2) years of experience in project management, such as managing media campaigns, public relations efforts, digital content development, and public outreach events, while overseeing timelines, deliverables, and coordination with partner organizations.

Preferred Education And Experience

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, News Media, or a related field.

Experience or knowledge of the community mental health system.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable, insured automobile for authorized travel.

Preferred Licenses Or Certifications

Certifications in crisis communication, media relations, or social media management.

Knowledge Of

Media law and ethics.

Media networking principles and applications.

Social media strategies and tools.

Principles and practices of public communication and relations.

Microsoft Windows, word processing, spreadsheet programs, and other computer software applications.

Skill In

Organization and time management.

Researching and analyzing trends in the community.

Managing on‑site event coordination.

Operating video production and sound systems.

Handling post‑production activities.

Writing, proofreading, and editing.

Coordinating publication‑related printed materials.

Developing verbal and multimedia presentations for community groups.

Operating various social media platforms and content management systems.

Ability To

Collaborative: Approaches all situations with teamwork and a solution‑focused mindset, demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups, or other multi‑organizational initiatives.

Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same, as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives daily.

Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about, and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership.

Work effectively in high‑stress, fast‑paced situations and make sound decisions.

Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Create original content and initiate projects.

Make sound media decisions following laws and established policies and procedures.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Work in an environment that embraces the County’s Dignity Campaign.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, administrators, department heads, staff, union officials, and the public.

Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.

Effectively speak, write, and understand the English language.

Effectively speaking, writing, and understanding a language other than English is preferred.

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.

Work independently.

Work Environment and Conditions
N/S = Never/Seldom, O = Occasionally, F/C = Frequently/Continuously

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

Physical Demands
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing Up Or Down Stairs, Ladders, Scaffolding And Platforms (no specific value)
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move Objects From One Level/position To Another
Up to 10 pounds: N/S
Up to 50 pounds: N/S
More than 50 pounds: N/S
Over 100 pounds: N/S
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

General Requirements And Disclaimers
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment among other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION – This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

Benefits
Macomb County offers medical, dental, and vision coverage with no monthly premium to employees for single, two‑person, or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

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