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■ THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The new Director of Communications should be
personable fair and lead by example with integrity Being able able to prioritize the the most important issues and execute these initiatives as as well well as as being well well versed in in in current media trends and and practices will be
a a a a a a a a a a a mark of success Practical realism trustworthiness transparency and and decisiveness are are valued qualities The ideal candidate must be
able to lead a a a a a a a a a a a a diverse team of of professionals who serve in various capacities and and will be
a a a a a a problem solver with excellent communication who demonstrates the the appropriate level of authority given the the situation The successful successful candidate must have a a a a a a a a a a successful successful record engaging with elected officials and and will maintain sensitivity to audiences while providing thorough information with the appropriate level of detail using precise language The incumbent will be
be
at at at ease presenting complex information at at at Board and Committee meetings
and and shall shall respond to to requests for for information in in a a a a a a a a a a timely and and complete manner The Director shall shall also be
at at ease developing coordinating and and participating in in in in in news conferences media campaigns special events and and other programs the Orange County Fire Authority hosts and and that engage public interest The ideal candidate must have experience working with with labor labor groups and should be
comfortable building rapport with with the labor labor partners The ideal candidate is adept with story placement and and public agency marketing media tactics including basic interview techniques and and and preparation terminology and and and regulations of Public Safety agencies newspaper magazine and and and broadcast writing theories and and practices and and developing engaging content to reach the the community through social media platforms and other public outreach mediums The Director of Communications should be
reliable to to monitor social media conversations and and interactions and and provide support for the Orange County Fire Authority It would be
ideal if the candidate had experience in a a a a a a a a a a a a a public safety military military or or para-military organization and and it is expected that the new Director of Communications know know basic basic video production techniques know know basic basic photography and and be
familiar with modern office practices methods and and computer equipment