Job Description

DCH is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Communications . The Director of Communications under general supervision will report to and is responsible for the development and execution of broad communication strategies within, across, and outside of the organization as well as managing the public’s perception of the agency. This role plans, directs, manages, coordinates, and monitors activities and operations related to developing, recommending, and implementing internal and external communications programs and materials, including management of staff and assigned projects. This individual will closely collaborate with executive team members and leaders in various departments to create communications strategies aimed at informing and engaging the agency and/or public, and professionally managing crises and setbacks. This individual will also be expected to build and maintain relationships with media outlets. The Director may serve as the spokesperson and represent the agency at media events, before key government and private sector personnel, and at other public-facing opportunities. This position currently leads and supervises a team of three employees.

Here is what YOU will be expected to do! The Director:

• Leads and executes complex communications projects, such as organizational changes, and activates other strategic programs aligned to the agency’s priorities. Ensure these communications programs are in alignment with the state’s priorities.
• Serves as a point of contact for national, state, and local news media in partnerships with the Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary and coordinates messaging that is consistent and aligned. This will include cultivating relationships with the media, coordinating the preparation and dissemination of press releases, and developing stories for media and web distribution.
• Utilizes experience to develop and implement in-house media training tools for agency leadership methods of media coverage.
• Leads communications working groups in the development and execution of external and internal communications programs.
• Creates external and internal corporate communications such as articles, events, videos and employee profiles for publication on the corporate intranet, website and other external and internal channels, as appropriate.
• Manages the agency’s overall communication strategies and quality to include marketing/advertising, special events, publications and media. This will include developing communication strategies for critical situations.
• Supervises, develops and manages a team of three individuals.
• Manages a budget for Communications in coordination with the Chief of Staff.
• Travels to events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Here is what YOU must bring to the table!

• Undergraduate degree in English, communications, journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field with at least EIGHT years of related communications experience to include public and media relations, in a supervisory or managerial capacity with demonstrated experience leveraging communication tools to support key strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver media training for executives or subject matter experts, with a focus on message development, on-camera presence, public speaking engagements and crisis response.
• Demonstrated writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written, grammatical, and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Consulting skills with the proven ability to counsel senior leaders and build relationships throughout the organization.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Self-directed and energetic with high emotional intelligence and a positive approach to management.

Here is what will set YOU apart from all the other candidates!

• Recent, relevant experience with the press in Georgia
• Knowledge of Georgia’s health care landscape for public benefits
• Recent, relevant knowledge of both Georgia’s political landscape and the federal political landscape as it relates to healthcare
• Prior experience in crisis communications strategy and reputation management
• Recent supervisory experience of a minimum of 3 staff

Here are some technical competencies that bring YOU to the front of the line!

• Knowledge of government operations.
• Skilled in written and oral communication.
• Ability to function as a liaison.
• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, and present such materials in clear and logical form for oral and written presentation.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Computer skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; thirteen (13) paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

*Current Georgia state employees will be subject to SPB rule provisions.

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