Job Description
Salary : $93,311.00 - $107,950.00 Annually
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 33PAM-1913
Department: Public Affairs Office
Division: CA-PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Opening Date: 10/25/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description While overseeing the divisions of Public Affairs and Video Services, the responsibility of the Public Affairs Manager is to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy, as well as cultivate and manage professional communications between the County and its citizens. Maintain the County's identity standards, including logos, color schemes and templates for official items such as business cards, letterhead, etc. Expand the County's various "owned" communications channels including web, e-newsletters and email blasts, social media, and broadcast and video services. Manages contracts, vendors, and staff that support communications and community relations programs; and track and report performance to County leadership and other constituents.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field and five (5) to seven (7) years of related communications and marketing experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A Master's degree is preferred.
Serves as the primary spokesperson for the County, delivering clear, accurate and consistent messaging to the public and media.
Manage the County's social media platforms, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance community engagement and public outreach. Thorough knowledge of the competitive and ever-changing communications and marketing methods for a civic environment that includes social media and AI.
Oversees the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and process, ensuring timely and accurate responses by the Public Information Officer, and serves as a backup for handling FOIA requests when necessary.
Supplemental Information Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including automated office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are those for light to moderate walking on varied surfaces.
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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
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List the major field of study in which you received your degree and the type of degree received. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have in developing and integrating strategic communications and marketing plans?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
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Do you have experience managing social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram) for an employer?
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Describe your experience in developing and integrating strategic communications and marketing plans.
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Describe your public information experience in a governmental organization.
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Describe your experience in supervising and managing a team of communications and marketing professionals.
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Do you have experience working in local government?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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If selected for this position, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
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Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question York County, VA
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,