Communications Director for Commissioner Adam Putnam

Company: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

URL: www.freshfromflorida.com

Contact Person: Amanda Bevis

Application Deadline: December 5, 2014

Description

Directs and supervises the communications activities for the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Develops and implements strategic communications plans to raise awareness for priorities of the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Develops key messages, talking points and remarks for the Commissioner of Agriculture and other leaders at the department to effectively and consistently communicate priorities.

Provides communications guidance to support the development, roll-out and implementation of legislative policies and regulatory issues.

Oversees development of press releases, statements and columns in trade publications.

Establishes and implements communications policies for division public information officers.

Reports to Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff and Commissioner.

Supervises Press secretary, Communications Coordinator and Web Content Manager.

Qualifications

10 years related experience
Strong writing skills

How to Apply

Email amanda.bevis@freshfromflorida.com

Job Originally Posted on: Tuesday, November 25, 2014