Director of Public Communication

About the role

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a visionary and strategic communications leader to serve as the next Director of Public Communications. Reporting directly to the County Administrator, this executive-level position directs all operations of the Office of Public Communications and serves as the County's chief spokesperson and communications strategist.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations of the Office of Public Communications, including Public Information, Call Center, and Print Shop;
• Formulates strategies and directs implementation of activities to promote transparency in government and enhance the County's digital government presence;
• Directs large-scale, enterprise-wide communications programs related to change management in support of other agency initiatives;
• Strategizes and directs implementation of initiatives to raise public awareness of government programs and services;
• Develops and directs implementation of the County's strategic communications plans;
• Strategizes and writes high-level and sensitive communications for the County management team and elected officials for all platforms, television, print, social media, etc.
• Provides quality assurance of the marketing and communications activities of other County agencies;
• Oversees the employee communications program;
• Handles media relations for the County.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or closely related field;
• Requires 10 years in high-level journalism, communications, marketing, and public relations activities, including in strategic and supervisory aspects of these activities or closely related experience.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to see ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough communications strategies;
• Demonstrated experience directing enterprise-wide communications programs across complex, multi-stakeholder organizations;
• Exceptional skills in crafting high-level, sensitive communications for executive leadership and elected officials;
• Proven ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders while promoting an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Resourcefulness in deploying resources effectively and finding creative approaches to accomplish goals within constrained environments;
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff across multiple functional areas including public information, call center operations, and print services;
• Experience with digital communications, social media strategy, and website management to support effective public engagement;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences;
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage strategic, fiscal, and capital improvement plans.

Skills

• Experience with social media and website management preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $144,904.22 to $231,266.72 annually;
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Employees have the choice of two retirement plans: the traditional pension plan with eight years of vesting or the investment plan with one year of vesting. This position is eligible for Senior FRS status.
• Deferred Compensation – The County offers a voluntary 457 plan offered through three providers: Mission Square, Brighthouse Financial, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. County matches up to a Board approved amount per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts–Eligible health expenses and dependent care accounts.
• Insurance Coverage – The County offers a variety of benefit plans that employees can purchase including Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and Pre-paid Legal.
• The County subsidizes enrollment in Healthcare coverage and provides a waiver credit if applicable.
• Health Savings Accounts – When you elect either of the High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and you and your enrolled spouse/domestic partner (if applicable) complete the County's Engagement Incentive, Broward County will contribute to your Health Savings Account.
• Vacation and Sick Leave – Leave is accrued biweekly for vacation and sick time; annualized at two weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick time; additionally, 40 hours of job basis leave is granted annually for employees exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Holidays–Eleven (11) holidays and two (2) personal days.
• Life Insurance – The County offers $50,000 of group term life insurance. Employees can purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.
• Additional Benefits – Access to Credit Union, Employee Development, and Personal Income Protection Plans are available.

Contact Information

Please apply immediately at: https://apply.workable.com/keller-executive-search/j/0878F1E302

For Questions And Inquiries, Please Contact Mary Bruwer: marizaan.bruwer@kellerexecutivesearch.com

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