The Georgetown County Public Information Officer acts as a liaison between county departments/officials and the public to ensure information regarding county activities is readily available to county residents.
Responsibilities
Primary point of contact for all media inquiries
Primary point of contact for all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests (except those directed to the Sheriff's Office)
Fields questions from the public regarding county activities and operations
In charge of the county's monthly newsletter and other communications to the public, including social media
Coordinates volunteer efforts and community service partnerships
Point of contact for scheduling presentations (for public meetings, civic group meetings, etc.) by county employees