HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-18 Commissioner Minutes
FRANKLIN COUNTY
COMMUNICATIONS
The Role of a Government Communicator
The Governed
Government
Communicators
Governance
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Event
Planners
Graphic
Designers
Speech Writers
Photographers
Videographers
Directors
Communications
Managers
Marketing Specialists
Social Media
Public
Officers
Information
Professionals
Public Relations
Managers
Media Relations
WHO ARE GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS?
Crisis communication supportSpecial event coordinationEmployee communications
WHAT WE DO
Public informationMedia relationsDepartmental supportCommunity relations
WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE?
WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE?
WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE?
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WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE?
Press Releases: 91Facebook Posts: 633Media Requests:Letters of Support: at least 12Remarks, Speeches & Presentations: Proclamations & Citations: nearly 30Events Planned & Coordinated:
at least 7Requests For Photography Services/Photo Opps: 70+
2025 Stats
OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
MUNICIPAL LEVEL
SOME LEVITY
WHAT DOES IT TAKE
Maintain professionalismand objectivityBe patientKeep a coolheadHave a good senseof humorRoll with thepunchesExpect theunexpected
Pivot!
Key Traits & Skills
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