Description:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and working closely with senior leadership, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development, delivery, and administration of a full range of communication strategies and services to communicate municipal news and services, share Council and municipal goals and priorities, and engage the public.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, and maintain a strategic communication plan for Athabasca County to increase public awareness regarding Council initiatives, services, programs, projects, and public engagement events through various channels including website, print, and social media.
- Work with the CAO and senior team members to develop and schedule timely and appropriate communications for evolving and emerging issues, projects, services and events in accordance with Council direction.
- Assist with the preparation of correspondence, press releases, advertising, and other communications to the public from copy, draft, or oral instructions.
- Proactively identify issues or information to share with County residents.
- Develop communication protocols and procedures for internal and external communication.
- Work with staff and Council to increase the awarements of the importance of a consistent visual identity ross all programs and communications products.
- Design and support the production of print and digital materials including, but not limited to, advertisements, publications, posters, newsletters, event and service materials.
- Streamline, manage and update the County website and social media presence and content.
- Responsible for the video streaming and management of all required Council meetings via County YouTube account.
- Function as the County’s media liaison including coordinating media response messages, directing inquiries to the appropriate contact(s), and organizing interviews.
- Foster positive relationships with media, elected officials, and community groups, including collaboration with regional partners and key stakeholders.
- Identify target audiences and media outlets to maximize impact of announcements.
- Provide media monitoring for accuracy of information related to County business, programming, and/or Council decisions.
- Assist in the application process of grant funding programs available to the County.
- Perform duties of the Public Information Officer under the Emergency Management Plan.
- Other related work and projects as assigned.