Wayne County Michigan is hiring: PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR 2 in Detroit

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Responsibilities

• Writing, proofreading, photography, and content creation on Facebook, YouTube, and SharePoint.
• Attending commission, committee, and special committee meetings, as well as those of the Wayne County Ethics Board, Citizens Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Zoo Authority, and Art Institute Authority; livestreaming and preserving them on the commission's YouTube channel.
• Posting and updating meeting schedules, agendas, and commission journals on the commission web page.
• Maintaining the commission's Facebook page by posting highlights of meetings and related events.
• Compiling news stories from print and electronic sources on commission and county topics on a daily basis and sending them to commissioners and staff via email.
• Preparing news releases on commission activities to send to area media and post on the commission web page, Facebook page, and internal SharePoint news site.
• Photographing and filming commission activities to post on the webpage and Facebook.
• Preparing material letters for individual commissioners in partnership with their staff.
• Creating material for selected commissioners' annual calendars for end‑of‑the‑year distribution to constituents.
• Writing speeches for commissioners upon request for community and other public events.
• Preparing resolutions, certificates, and memoranda on behalf of individual commissioners and the commission as a whole.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or Public Administration.
• 2–5+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, government communications, or public affairs.
• Experience working in government, public sector, or a political office is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of working with local and regional media outlets.
• Experience preparing press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and social content.
• Background in crisis communication or handling sensitive public information is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of county government operations, public meetings, and legislative processes.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills—AP Style proficiency is often required.
• Ability to craft clear messaging for diverse audiences (residents, media, elected officials).
• Ability to develop and maintain media lists and handle journalist inquiries promptly.
• Strong social media management skills (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Skilled in content creation:
  • press releases
  • newsletters
  • website content
  • video scripts
  • talking points

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) used by government agencies.
• Ability to use graphic design or media tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.

Professional Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with commissioners, directors, staff, and media.
• Able to work quickly, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable representing the County Commission at press events, community meetings, and public hearings.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and political sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate within a team environment.

Certifications (Optional but Valued)

• APR (Accredited in Public Relations)
• FEMA or DHS training for crisis communications
• Digital media or social media strategy certificates

Salary

$35,828 - $57,926 per year

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry

Government Administration