Communications Coordinator

Essential Job Functions

• Writes, proofreads, and edits all public relations content including press releases, briefing materials, newsletters, articles, communications materials, and social media content.
• Fields and coordinates responses to media questions and interview requests.
• Fields and coordinates responses to incoming internal and external emails for the Commissioners' Office.
• Implements, maintains, and manages social media platforms and website updates.
• Maintains and monitors social media accounts and usage by County departments.
• Organizes press conferences and media events within the County and with external agencies.
• Performs research and compiles data for special projects, reports, or other publications, by specified deadlines following the County's goals and objectives.
• Manages the County's obligations, including processing initial requests for records and performing general statutory duties required of an open-records officer designated pursuant to Section 502 of the Right to Know Law, 65 P.S. 67.101 et seq. (RTKL).
• Tracks incoming RTKL requests; processes, reviews, and assembles responses; analyzes the content of records according to applicable legal and policy requirements to make a disclosure determination under RTKL.
• Independently plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on all aspects of the RTKL.
• Interprets and executes County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to the coordination and dissemination of readily understandable information.
• Assists with the coordination of emergency response and crisis communications.
• Leverages existing media relationships and cultivates new contacts within local media.
• Captures and distributes information to the public through various channels.
• Attends and networks with other media organizations at conferences, community events, public workshops, town hall, and municipal meetings, etc.
• Coordinates and assists Human Resources office with internal employee newsletter.
• Performs advanced-level analytic and technical work in the analysis, data management, and research relevant to RTKL administration and compliance.
• Provides public relations guidance, recommendations, and advice to executive management and elected officials.
• Obtains opinions and assistance from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of assigned functions; advises and aids the County Administrator in analysis, design, development, and implementation.
• Affords assistance in achieving County goals and objectives through effective collaboration with local governments and other public agencies, community residents, business interests, and other special interest groups.
• Acts as liaison and serves as a County representative at meetings, conferences, or discussions.
• Oversees and coordinates public outreach, public participation, and other key functions; develops strategies to encourage public participation and support of County programs, activities, and regulations.