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Job Description
Job Summary
The ideal candidate:- Strong writer and editor with the ability to craft clear, engaging content for diverse audiences
- Experience planning and executing social media campaigns across multiple platforms
- Creative thinker with skills in event conceptualization and promotional storytelling
- Able to translate complex information into accessible messages for the public and media
- Skilled at managing media inquiries and supporting public information requests professionally
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable collaborating with internal teams and advising staff on communications best practices
- Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and apply emerging media and technology trends
- Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to public service
Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
The minimum and preferred requirements listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
Education and Experience:
MINIMUM:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration, journalism, marketing, public relations, political science, or related field and some recent analytical experience in public communications, public relations, marketing or program management. Relevant public communications, public relations, and social media platform marketing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum requirements, possession of an advance degree in a related field and additional progressively responsible experience as defined above in a public agency.
Licenses and Certification:- The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
- Possess or ability to obtain Public Information Specialist Certification through Cal OES/CSTI within one year of appointment; maintain throughout employment.
- Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
- DMV printout prior to hire.
- Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.
This position is represented by the Yuba County Employees' Association (YCEA).
For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click here.
Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Yuba
Show moreYuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.
The Organization:
The County of Yuba has 900 allocated positions and a total FY 19/20 budget of $203 million. It has a proud tradition of being a stable local government bolstered by five members of the Board of Supervisors who are elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. Each Supervisor represents an election district. Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body for Yuba County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government.
Statement of Commitment:
We are dedicated to providing responsive, innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and uphold the public trust and interest.
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