PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR 2 Job at Wayne County Michigan 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

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