Communications Administrator

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Communications Administrator

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Orange County Government .

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions : Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements various marketing and publications tools and distributes information to the tradeshow industry. Work is performed under the direction of the Marketing Manager.

Representative Duties / Assignments

Assists in developing long and short-term strategic marketing and communications plan for the Orange County Convention Center.

Plans, implements and directs the Orange County Convention Centers public relations strategies, policies and procedures. Develops and implements ongoing and special event projects.

Analyses the effectiveness of public relations and communications plans.

Conceptualizes, writes, and implements collateral materials, client presentations, advertising, web site development, direct mail campaigns, video and news releases.

Produces special events, such as, familiarization trips, tradeshow opportunities, industry showcase functions and sales blitzes designed to promote the Orange County Convention Center.

Cultivates and maintains relationships with trade publications, media and industry partners. Establishes systems for the dissemination of materials and information for press releases.

Oversees and supervises marketing and communications team members project workflows.

Meets the Center of Hospitality (CoH) standard.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Journalism or a closely related field and five years of experience in Public Relations or Communications with a hotel, convention facility, convention bureau, entertainment attractions, or media / news; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training or experience. To include a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory / leadership experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with the media, industry partners, internal and external clients.

Ability to work under high-pressure conditions and deadlines, think analytically and imaginatively.

Application Details

Open Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Close Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade : 020 - From $36.38 to $47.30

FLSA Status : Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.

18 days paid time off per year.

Longevity bonus based on years of service.

6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.

Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.

Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.

Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.

Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address : Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr. Orlando, FL.

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Government Administration

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