Communications and Outreach Manager

Beaufort County South Carolina•Beaufort, SC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for strategically creating, designing, writing, publishing, and communicating county information to the public and media. This includes promoting County services, programs, news, and events while managing crisis communications when needed, and at the direction of the PIO.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
Over four years and up to and including six years of related experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Tentatively selected applicants will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment.
Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages branding and marketing content, including editorials, advertisements, press releases, scripts, and internal staff communications.
Designs and produces promotional materials such as annual reports, newsletters, engagement materials, and brochures.
Ensures County branding aligns with visual and marketing standards, advising staff and supporting brand expansion as needed.
Assists with event planning, outreach efforts, and representation at public functions, including photography and videography.
Manages content for the County website and digital platforms to engage both citizens and non-citizens.
Uses data and analytics to drive decisions and strategic communications.
Coordinates with all County departments to create and distribute internal and external communications.
Supports crisis communication efforts, including media relations, negative news responses, and reputation management.
Collaborates with external partners and stakeholders to promote County initiatives through digital and physical media.
Assists the Public Information Officer (PIO) by responding to media inquiries, developing messaging strategies, and ensuring timely communication aligned with County objectives and departmental workflows.
Uses industry-standard design and publishing software to create high-quality marketing and outreach materials that follow best practices.
Publicizes County programs using various media formats, including news releases, speeches, radio/TV presentations, and digital campaigns.
Performs related duties as assigned.