COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY / DESCRIPTION

The Osceola County Clerk and Comptroller of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is looking to onboard a highly creative and motivated bilingual Communications Specialist. An individual that would be successful in this position will have the ability to leverage their creativity, technical skills, and strategic thinking to produce content that not only captures attention but also drives desired actions from the audience. The ideal candidate will be well versed in social media management, content strategy, and brand awareness, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all platforms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Drafts communications with a deep understanding of the audience, tailors the message to suit organizational needs. Communication is not only accurate but also engaging, leaving a lasting impact, and promoting understanding.
• Develops and maintain consistent and cohesive messaging to promote the office objectives, values, and initiatives.
• Collaborates with community members, and other stakeholders to advocate for the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office policies and initiatives, promoting public support and understanding.
• Ensures branding guidelines are followed across all communication channels to create a strong and recognizable brand and public identity.
• Develops and executes social media campaigns to increase engagement, grow followers, and strengthen the Clerk and Comptroller’s brand presence online.
• Actively listens to others, demonstrating empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Generates innovative and original ideas for digital content that align with brand objectives, target audience preferences, and current trends.
• Monitors social media analytics to measure effectiveness and adjust strategies for continuous brand growth and awareness.
• Creates diverse content types, including articles, videos, graphics, animations, infographics, podcasts, and more, tailored to specific platforms and audience preferences.
• Engages with the public, shares information, and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Performs community outreach and organize internal and external events and develop relationships with citizens, community groups, associations, and organizations.
• Assist the Clerk and Comptroller and Comptroller in preparing for speaking engagements, drafting correspondence on behalf of the Clerk and Comptroller, and scheduling interviews with media outlets.
• Perform photography and videography as needed and assist with the publishing of videos and photography on the company website and blogs.
• Assist in the preparation of the strategic communication plan and ensure the communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization’s strategic vision.
• Handles promotional items procurement and manages inventory.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA / Veteran's Preference

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, mental or physical disability or any other category protected by law in employment or the provision of services.