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Join Our Team!

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.

Public Information Officer

Location: Henry County Administration Building

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $71,349-$75,795

Do you love telling stories that matter? Henry County is looking for a Public Information Officer. You would be the link between our community, the media, and local government. This is a joint position serving both the County of Henry and the Henry County Public Service Authority (HCPSA).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary media contact and public voice for the County and HCPSA across traditional, digital, and social channels.
• Create content: news stories, website updates, social media posts, and video.
• Attend regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors.
• Write speeches, remarks, proclamations, and resolutions for elected and appointed officials.
• Collaborate with departments to organize and host public events and promotions that reinforce consistent branding and messaging.
• Advise Administration staff on communications strategy.
• Serve as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer.
• Represent the County as its face in the community when leadership isn't available.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, broadcasting, marketing, or a related field. Comparable training or experience may be substituted.
• Considerable experience in PR, social media, content creation, marketing, TV or radio production, or web design.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, and comfort with cameras, video editing, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee Comprehensive benefits package Generous paid holidays and leave Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Apply today! If you're a creative communicator who stays calm under pressure and wants to serve your community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help tell Henry County's story. Submit your resume, cover letter, and completed application no later than November 6, 2026. Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting. Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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