The Bryan County Board Commissioners are now accepting applications for a Full Time Communications Manager in our County Government Department.
This position is to provide a comprehensive centralized program of public information through various media.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides overall supervision of the Public Information Office to include supervision over employee(s) and the budget.

Acts as spokesperson for the Board of Commissioners and County Administration to the media; advises on the response to news events and on the impact of County policies and positions on a variety of issues.

Provides advice and guidance to the Board of Commissioners, County Administrator and Assistant County Administrator concerning public relations problems and the public impact of actual or proposed County actions, policies and decisions as necessary.

Designs and produces publications such as newsletters, brochures, manuals, reports, magazines, and broadcasts; writes and edits press releases, letters, studies, reports, speeches, talking points for presentations, and video scripts.

Evaluates alternative methods of disseminating information and selects the most appropriate and cost effective for implementation with special consideration to existing and emerging social media platforms.

Develops policies and procedures regarding the release of information by County personnel; assists departments in the development of effective means of communications; monitors and assists with the development of interdepartmental communication.

Plans, organizes and implements multi-media publicity events for special or on-going initiatives and issues; plans and organizes special publicity campaigns for County programs, services and events.

Punctuality and attendance are essential.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, English, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration or a course of study related to occupational field with three to five years’ experience. The work is performed in various settings and requires solid media relations experience and effective written and oral communications skills to build and foster collaborative relationships with the media, members of the community, and all departments within the County. Experience using Photo Shop and InDesign to create flyers, invitations, brochures and infographics and the ability to complete multiple tasks on strict deadlines is required. Experience managing special events, excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision is also required.

Bryan County is an equal opportunity employer and we endorse the Americans’ Disability Act. Bryan County does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.
Bryan County is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Bryan County uses the program to verify employment eligibility of all new employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.

E-Verify Number: 157957
Authorization Date: March 3, 2010
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of U.S. Department of Homeland Security.