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. Monitors and approves 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. 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 other duties as assigned. Other Duties 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; advise and aids the County Administrator in analysis, design, development, and implementation. Assists 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr