Communications Manager - Lake County, FL : Job Details

The essential function of the Communications Manager is to establish and maintain positive working relationships with members of the media, and work to keep the community informed of county news, programs, issues and accomplishments. The Communications Manager may be called upon to act as the county spokesperson or prepare county leadership for media interviews.

The role of the Communications Manager is to assist in coordinating and implementing an effective communication and outreach program for Lake County government. This position requires a professional, self-motivated individual, who can handle numerous complex tasks and projects simultaneously, and must be effective at both oral and written communication. Under the direction of the Communications Director, the Communications Manager will directly supervise the Public Communications team, and effectively coordinate the communication efforts across all platforms.

The position creates content for printed and electronic communication pieces, leads in coordinating county events, administers the county's various social media platforms and performs related professional and administrative work as required. The position works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

The Communications Manager will create and implement the county's communications plan, lead crisis communications for the county during an Emergency Operations Center activation and coordinate a Joint Information Center (JIC) and formulate communications campaigns and strategy for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and its offices, which includes but is not limited to, Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, EMS and the Lake County Animal Shelter. The Communications Manager will be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned and may be asked to work weekends or evenings when needed.

This position shall be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Requires a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Advertising, Journalism, Communications or a closely related field with four(4) years of related experience.

Requires valid Florida Driver's license.