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Form of workSalary: $63,174.00 - $73,440.00 Annually
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Appointed
Job Number: 23-02116
Department: Department of Communications
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Class Summary
Job DescriptionThis Senior PR Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Police Department's communication needs by collaborating with a team of graphic and web designers, video producers, and other public relations professionals to ensure understanding and execution. This position will also provide guidance and expert advice to managers within Communications, clients within the Police Department, and peers on public relations strategy, to include campaigns and special events.
Essential Duties
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum QualificationsAbility to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, or another language proficiently Traits for success Writing Sample Requirements
To be considered for this position you must attach or link your three best original writing samples that demonstrate public relations writing including but not limited to
Additional Information
Department of Communications
Communications Department is a fast-growing group of dedicated and passionate communications professionals who work to tell Gwinnett County Government's story to the nearly one million residents who call this vibrantly connected community home. Drawing on our strong brand and using video, web, graphic design, social media, email newsletters, and other media platforms, the department supports the PR, marketing, and advertising needs of the County's departments and elected officials. Creative and detail-oriented applicants will find a dynamic, supportive environment within Communications.
For more information about this department, please
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Wellness
Family and Career
Time
Money
Protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Have you completed a degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field?
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What was your field of study from the previous question?
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How many years of experience developing and publicizing community programs do you have?
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Describe your experience developing and publicizing community programs. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of public relations experience do you have?
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Describe your public relations experience. If none, type N/A.
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Do you have experience developing scripts for video?
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Do you have experience working in a public relations agency?
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Describe your experience developing content for platforms such as digital media, email newsletters, or social media. If none, type "N/A".
10
Do you have experience measuring digital media tools for effectiveness?
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Describe your experience working in or with a public safety department or office. If none, type "N/A".
12
Describe your experience and any successes that have resulted from your management of email tools. If none, type "N/A".
13
Do you consider yourself proficient (written and oral) in any of the following languages? Select all.
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Did you attach or link your three best original writing samples that demonstrate public relations writing?Links may be submitted below. Attachments are submitted via a different part of the application process.
Required Question
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Appointed
Job Number: 23-02116
Department: Department of Communications
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Class Summary
Job DescriptionThis Senior PR Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Police Department's communication needs by collaborating with a team of graphic and web designers, video producers, and other public relations professionals to ensure understanding and execution. This position will also provide guidance and expert advice to managers within Communications, clients within the Police Department, and peers on public relations strategy, to include campaigns and special events.
Essential Duties
- Develops strategy for communicating important messages from Gwinnett Police to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders
- Researches, writes, and prepares content for social media pages, websites, presentations, marketing materials, speeches, newsletters, video scripts, and correspondence
- Thoroughly reviews work for errors before printing or publishing
- Accepts and provides constructive criticism and resolves conflicts
- Conceptualizes and collaborates on the creation of print and electronic materials (newsletters, flyers, brochures, and graphics)
- Manages and maintains branding and style standards (content, font, image, and logo usage)
- Coordinates special projects and special events
- Assists with media relations, including developing news releases, facilitating information requests, and conducting on-camera interviews
- Keeps current on new communications tools/tactics and seeks new opportunities to reach target audiences
- Leads meetings with client departments
- Explains job duties to youth and adults during outreach programming
- This job may require on-call rotation and after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Four years experience developing and publicizing community programs
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Valid driver's license
- Experience
- Developing scripts for video
- Photography and photo editing software
- Developing content (digital media, email newsletters, social media)
- Measuring digital media tools for effectiveness
- Public relations agency
- Working with a public safety department/office
- Creative communicator with impeccable interpersonal and customer service skills
- Flexible, open-minded, and willing to adapt to changing/competing priorities
- Able to manage multiple demands
- Skilled in time management
- Drive to seeking new ways to grow personally and professionally
To be considered for this position you must attach or link your three best original writing samples that demonstrate public relations writing including but not limited to
- news releases
- feature stories
- newsletter articles
- blog posts
Additional Information
Department of Communications
Communications Department is a fast-growing group of dedicated and passionate communications professionals who work to tell Gwinnett County Government's story to the nearly one million residents who call this vibrantly connected community home. Drawing on our strong brand and using video, web, graphic design, social media, email newsletters, and other media platforms, the department supports the PR, marketing, and advertising needs of the County's departments and elected officials. Creative and detail-oriented applicants will find a dynamic, supportive environment within Communications.
For more information about this department, please
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
- Medical plans for active and retired employees
- Dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug plan
Wellness
- Onsite Employee Wellness Center
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Immunizations
- Wellness education and incentive programs
- Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Family planning benefits
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
- Annual/Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- 401(a) Defined Contribution
- 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
- Longevity pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial education programs
Protection
- Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Have you completed a degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field?
- Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
- Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
- Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study
- Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study
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What was your field of study from the previous question?
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How many years of experience developing and publicizing community programs do you have?
- none
- less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 or more years
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Describe your experience developing and publicizing community programs. If none, type N/A.
05
How many years of public relations experience do you have?
- none
- less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 or more years
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Describe your public relations experience. If none, type N/A.
07
Do you have experience developing scripts for video?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience working in a public relations agency?
- Yes
- No
09
Describe your experience developing content for platforms such as digital media, email newsletters, or social media. If none, type "N/A".
10
Do you have experience measuring digital media tools for effectiveness?
- Yes
- No
11
Describe your experience working in or with a public safety department or office. If none, type "N/A".
12
Describe your experience and any successes that have resulted from your management of email tools. If none, type "N/A".
13
Do you consider yourself proficient (written and oral) in any of the following languages? Select all.
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- other
- none
14
Did you attach or link your three best original writing samples that demonstrate public relations writing?Links may be submitted below. Attachments are submitted via a different part of the application process.
Required Question
