Communications Coordinator
Company: Department of Elder Affairs
Application Deadline: September 27, 2024
Description
This position reports directly to the Department’s Communications Director, serving as a Communications Coordinator. In this role, the position is instrumental in shaping and executing both external and internal communication strategies to elevate the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s seniors, their families, and caregivers. Core duties include, but are not limited to:
- Driving strategic social media initiatives to amplify the Department’s online visibility, foster meaningful engagement with the aging community, and highlight vital programs and services. Responsibilities include crafting compelling content, analyzing performance metrics, and ensuring a cohesive voice across all digital platforms.
- Leading the development and production of the Department’s biannual publication, “Aging Outlook.” This involves collaborating with key contributors, managing project timelines, and ensuring the publication effectively communicates essential updates, policies, and initiatives to Florida’s aging network, lawmakers, and other stakeholders.
- Identifying and executing creative communication opportunities while refining key messaging to diversify and expand the reach of communication deliverables, ensuring alignment with agency goals and initiatives.
- Assisting the Director of Communications in generating earned media by crafting press releases, proclamations, communication toolkits, op-eds, talking points, social media campaigns, articles, newsletters, and other high-impact external deliverables.
- Supporting external affairs communication efforts, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of key information to stakeholders and the public.
- Traveling as required to support communication initiatives, with attendance being an essential function of the role.
- Performing additional communication-related duties as assigned by the Director of Communications, with a focus on adaptability and teamwork.
How to Apply
Job Originally Posted on: Wednesday, September 25, 2024