FOIA & Content Coordinator

Under administrative direction, create and distribute a dynamic collection of multimedia content to relevant audiences to inform, educate, and/or promote initiatives and programs on behalf of Horry County. 

Employee is responsible for assisting the FOIA Manager with FOIA requests, including as acting as the department liaison with requesters. The employee will also manage a high volume of content, with specific detail to the county’s weekly newsletter and government access channel. 

As a member of the Public Information team, the FOIA & Content Coordinator implements County branding and messaging and ensures quality and accuracy in the dissemination of information. This position manages social media accounts on behalf of Horry County Government and should have a high level of social media capability. 

In addition, this position may be directed to perform work during emergency and disaster situations. Candidate must have the ability to take information and direction provided by the Director of Public Information and other County Department Heads, work independently with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions in a high-paced, stressful environment. 

Performs related work as directed.

• Provide support on FOIA requests, including but not limited to reviewing and redacting responsive documents
• Serve as the liaison to public FOIA requesters and those with FOIA questions.
• Assist in tracking subpoenas across county departments.
• Develop and execute communication plans for various County campaigns.
• Create and manage a high volume of content, including social media posts, short- and long-form video, marketing and informational materials.
• Take lead on drafting the County’s weekly newsletter.
• Edit content on the government access channel.
• Develop and design educational/outreach materials, including print materials, videos, etc.
• Participate in community meetings and outreach as needed.
• Perform work as needed and directed during emergency/disaster situations. Be available to support the County’s Joint Information System/Center as needed.
• Perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required, including limited evening work.
• Other duties as assigned

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, library sciences, journalism, and mass communications or related field; recent experience in responsible marketing, social media, graphic design, videography/photography, public relations positions. Minimum of three (3) years in professional level work or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass the County-required pre-employment physical and background check.