Communications Specialist DPS

Wayne County (MI) • Detroit, MI

350d

About The Position

The Communications Specialist in the Department of Public Services (DPS) will be reporting to the Director of Communications and serve as an extension of the Executive Communications Division to assist in managing communication efforts, including, media inquiries, data analysis, reporting and content creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in fields related to Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism, or Public Administration
• At least 5 years of experience in written and verbal communication, data analysis, communication strategy, along with specialized program development & implementation
• Experience in written and verbal communication with usage of correct punctuation, sentence structure, editing and proofreading techniques
• Experience in public speaking in front of various audiences such as internal and external stakeholders, Executive staff and media

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred in Communications or Journalism

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting press releases, statements, talking points, and responding to media inquiries related to the Department of Public Services
• Assist in developing strategy and communication efforts to improve earned media
• Assist in creating and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Support content creation for social media
• Support the coordination of events, conferences, and other public appearances
• Provide communication support to the Director of Communications and DPS directors
• Develop and track key performance indicators for the department
• Remain current on services and events provided by DPS
• Coordinate with Communication Director and communication team by attending weekly communication call
• Maintain clear and open lines of communication between the office of communication and DPS
• Arrange for content, design updates & modifications to the DPS website and any other electronic communication method
• Create and support the Department of Public Services brand
• Develop recommendations for policy and practices that enable DPS to realize the value of effective internal and external social networking
• Coordinate and participate in special events
• Communicate with local organizations and government officials, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees