Press Secretary Jobs

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Fast-paced County Government seeks to hire a Press Secretary. The highly motivated candidate must be a critical thinker and excellent communicator, with the ability to work with all levels of government to establish a strong rapport and forge relations with the community and press.

Description Of Major Job Duties

The primary role of the Press Secretary is to ensure that the County's objectives and achievements are communicated efficiently and effectively to the media. The Press Secretary will serve as the primary spokesperson for the Wayne County, The Press Secretary will plan and direct the County wide press strategy, respond to media inquiries, pitch stories, send press releases and manage press events. The Press Secretary will proactively and aggressively achieve accurate and positive press coverage of County activity.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

At The Time Of Application, Eligible Persons Must Have

• A combination of education and/or equivalent experience is preferable. Graduate studies in English, journalism, or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, journalism, or public relations, plus five (5) years of full-time paid experience in public relations, journalism, or advertising, including two (2) years in an administrative, supervisory, or consultative capacity; or

Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at [email protected]. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.

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