Communication Skills, Digital Media, Disease, Diversity, Health Department, Healthcare, Leadership, Literacy, Media Campaigns, Newsletter, People Management, Production Control, Public Affairs, Public Health, Public Safety, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Risk, Social Media, Time Management, Training/Teaching Materials, Website Management
This position leads responsibility and oversight of all external communications shared on behalf of the FCHD, in addition to assisting with coordination and execution of many internal communications materials. External examples include 24/7 response and support during public health emergencies, incidents, or outbreaks, communications strategy and support to all program areas within the department. Fields and responds to all media inquiries in a timely fashion and coordinates interviews with the Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs and/or other county agency personnel as appropriate. Directs the department’s media relations, identifying media opportunities, and providing guidance to agency leaders/subject matter experts on handling interviews. Directs and supports website updates and organization, social media campaigns and daily management of all external-facing tools, creating topical communication plans, news releases and/or web updates, talking points, e-newsletters, agency reports, community letters, and creation of educational materials. Supervises communications staff and oversees the production and distribution of official FCHD publications, website content, and digital media. Serves as a member of the department's executive management team and functions as the department’s communications liaison to the Board of Supervisors, Office of Public Affairs, Fairfax County Public Schools, and other county and community organizations. The role has a clear understanding of social determinants of health and how these factors help inform and shape messaging. The position requires a clear understanding of risk communications, health literacy, health advocacy, and how to devise digital strategies for public health initiatives, through video, social media, and all county-approved digital outlets.Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: Health Department
Location: HEALTH DEPARTMENT KELLY SQUARE, 10777 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX (FJ56)