Communications Manager - Hybrid

Job Description:

Required Skills Experience in communication, media, training relations

Experience in Agency branding

Preferred Skills Experience Journalism and press releases

Position Description The Communications Manager will be responsible for organizational and creative tasks to standardize and improve the communication efforts of the agency. Responsible for overseeing the implementation of both internal and external communication strategies; managing external communication channels like social media platforms,the website, and media relations; writing copy; and growing brand trust by publishing regular content and informational materials.

Major Responsibilities:

Consults with BCO team to develop effective communication procedure sand policies for various situations or crises. Drafts and publishes media releases to announce and promoteagency news and critical public information. Develops talking points for agency and state leadership. Responds to media inquiries. Writes letters, memos, and other business correspondence. Communicates communication with practices. media outlets and journalists and create press kits.

Develops branding materials and templates for standard work use (e.g., style guides, communications materials, media releases, and brandtemplates). Coaches and assists team members on improving communication skills. Performs communications research and monitors the progress of various communications strategies.

Represents AZDOHS at conferences and events, on task forces and work groups, and with communities as needed.

Participates in general AZDOHS staff activities and performs other duties as assigned.