Director, Public Affairs

Classification Purpose

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The primary purpose of the Director, Public Affairs classification is to provide professional level work in managing media relations and media message for the Board of Commissioners and supervising department staff.

Job Duties

Provide professional level work in managing media relations and media message for the Board of Commissioners and supervising department staff. Manage media contacts and media campaigns.

Respond to media inquiries and questions, including after-hours and weekend media requests. Submit story idea to a variety of media outlets. Network with media professionals.

Serve as chief advisor to Commissioners in all media matters. Advise and counsels county officials and employees regarding media relations and interviews. Provide assistance and guidance regarding media contacts and interest, publication and image matters. Assist with complex problem solving and provides technical expertise.

Create speeches, talking points, press releases, marketing materials, newsletters, public service announcements and other correspondence and informational materials. Conduct research, gathers information, provides quotes and background information to create a concise and productive message for the media. Supervise, direct and evaluate assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing and assigning work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field with seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Requirements

No special license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits:

• Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees.

• Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.

• Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year.

• A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.

• Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare.

See more information regarding our benefits we provide at https://hr-boc.franklincountyohio.gov/