Job Opening: Assistant Director of Communications
Department: Public Relations
Location: Government Center Building, Media, PA
Posting Date: March 14, 2025
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
The Assistant Director of Communications is responsible for helping lead communications efforts in order to maintain effectives lines of communication between county government and its residents, employees, media members, and overall general public. This role involves creating compelling and informative presentations for Council meetings, assisting in media relations and execution of an effective media relations strategy, and helping to develop compelling stories, graphics, layouts, and visual assets that effectively communicate key messages and enhance the County's external and internal outreach efforts.
Design and produce compelling and effective presentations for Council meetings, in collaboration with other departments and key stakeholders.
Assist in developing and executing a strategic communications plan.
Collaborate with the Director of Communications in executing a robust media relations plan.
Holds primary responsibility for media monitoring, directing the creation of clips and newsletter products.
Assists in writing products, helping to produce press releases, speeches, Council comments, op-eds, briefings, talking points, and other written work.
Design and produce a wide range of print and digital materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, digital signage, reports, infographics, and social media graphics.
Collaborate with County departments to conceptualize and execute visual communications that align with organizational objectives and target audience needs.
Develop creative concepts, layouts, and designs that effectively convey complex information, data, and ideas in a visually appealing and accessible format.
Develop and implement social media content.
Utilize graphic design software and tools such Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality graphics and multimedia content. Stay informed about design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance design capabilities and effectiveness.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and delivering projects on time
Use multimedia storytelling techniques to highlight the work of County departments and promote the positive impact of government initiatives.
Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro.
Relevant experience using Canva, Poster My Wall, and Constant Contact are a plus
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to carry items and drive a vehicle. On rare occasions, the employee will need to reach above shoulders; kneel, stoop, crouch, or squat; and push items.
The specific vision requirements for this position are as follows:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
To apply, please visit NeoGov.