Crossposted from the DES Express

In recognition of Government Communicators Day, coming up on Feb. 20, take a moment to meet the professional communicators in the Department of Executive Services (DES) and learn about what they do.

Whether they communicate primarily with employees or the public, or a mix of the two, these are the folks who spend their days juggling deadlines, responding to inquiries, producing content and informing people about the good work that DES divisions do every day! A typical day might involve posting information on the web, writing a media release or newsletter article, working on a video, or drafting a strategic communications plan. Often their work is behind the scenes, writing speeches for leadership, working out the logistics of an upcoming event or announcement, or making sure key constituents are aware of developments on big projects. In the case of Emergency Management, it’s sharing information about how to stay safe in emergencies, from floods and other severe weather to earthquakes.

Public information officers and other professional communicators play a crucial role in local government. Government Communicators Day, held annually on the third Friday of February, highlights them and their work. The day is sponsored by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) and the California Association of Public Information Officials. Read more.