Press Secretary

Salary is Commensurate with Experience.

Dauphin County Commissioners' Office is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Press Secretary. The overall objective of the employee in this role is to manage public information, media and community relations for the Dauphin County Commissioners and all county departments. To serve as spokesperson for the county and as Public Information Officer for the Emergency Management Agency. Plans and executes proactive media outreach, proclamations, certificates, speeches, talking points, community service projects, in-house employee communications and crisis communications. The employee in this role is responsible for but not limited to performing the following essential functions:

• Works closely with departments and civic organizations to plan news releases and news conferences, especially for awards, program innovations, grant awards, service changes, achievements and milestones;

• Researches, writes, edits and disseminates all county news releases and media advisories;

• Plans and executes all news conferences, including visual and talking points;

• Researches and writes opinion pieces and letters to the editor;

• Prepares proclamations and certificates for anniversaries, birthdays, Eagle Scout and Gold Awards, employee accomplishments, community causes and events, championship teams and other milestones;

• Prepares speeches for Commissioners' public appearances;

• Assists in maintaining content on website;

• Serves as Public Information Officer for the Emergency Management Agency;

• Assists in preparing other publications, including brochures, a Dauphin County promotional book, a county map, economic reports, department newsletters and community calendars, as needed;

• Responds personally to media inquiries or refers calls to appropriate individuals;

• Prepares letters and emails in response to constituent inquiries;

• Takes photographs and disseminates for public education and awareness purposes;

• Researches public issues and interests and coordinates special projects as needed;

• Develops and carries out a comprehensive media strategy to enhance public understanding, county visibility and community image;

• Coordinates special events;

• Interacts with internal government offices, external agencies and the general public;

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Salary is Commensurate with Experience.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field.

• Two to three years' experience in public relations and media relations. Experience in government also helpful.

Other Job Duties:

• Attends meetings, seminars, and training as required.

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.