COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT STRATEGY TEAM INTERNSHIP PACKET
Welcome Welcome
WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH YOU
STRATEGIC
Deborah Contreras, Mike Madsen, Johnny Rosso, Scott Anderson Natalie Sosa, Vernon Stewart, Amy Jo Fields
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
WELCOME
Dylan,Welcome to El Paso County!
We are excited to welcome you to the Strategic Communications Team within the El Paso County Communications Department. Our team is responsible for the messaging of El Paso County Administration Departments and the Board of County Commissioners.
The Communications Department is a very talented group of individuals, each offering a unique skill set with a diverse background. Over the course of your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn from each team member. Our goal is for you to continue on in your career having gained valuable skills and experience from this internship.
You will be able to put into practice the talents and experiences you have advanced in your education and personal endeavors. We understand that we have an opportunity to learn from each other and look forward to what you will bring to the team.
El Paso County is a great place to work, play, and live. We hope you enjoy your time with us!
Vernon Stewart Department of Communications
EL PASO COUNTY
MISSION
Our mission is to facilitate the accurate and timely information to the public about policies, practices, programs, and services of El Paso County; to provide media relations, support, training, and guidance to County departments and elected officials; and to assist with activities to engage the public in County sponsored events.
STRUCTURE
COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR
AUDIO/VISUALTEAMLEAD
AUDIOVISUALTECHNICIAN
AUDIOVISUALTECHNICIAN
COMMUNICATIONS
DEPUTYDIRECTOR
STRATEGICCOMMUNICATIONSTEAM
COMMUNICATIONS&PUBLICRELATIONSMANAGER
COMMUNICATIONS&MARKETINGSPECIALIST
COMMUNICATIONSSPECIALIST
DIGITAL&SOCIALMEDIASPECIALIST
OPENRECORDSSPECIALIST
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CONTACT
Vernon Stewart, Executive Director of Communications VernonStewart@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.5540 (Office) | 719.355.0412 (Cell)
Natalie Sosa, Deputy Director of Communications NatalieSosa@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.6250 (Office) | 719.344.4231 (Cell)
Nancy Nelsen, Audio-Visual Team Lead NancyNelsen@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.6410 (Office) | 719.332.9120 (Cell)
Blake Nielsen, Audio-Visual Technician BlakeNielsen@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.5534 (Office) | 719.330.3409 (Cell)
Christian Wright, Audio-Visual Technician ChristianWright@ElPasoCo com
719.520.6901 (Office) | 719.244.4960 (Cell)
Deborah Contreras Digital & Social Media Specialist
DeborahContreras@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.6569 (Office) | 719.487.4415
Scott Anderson Communications & Public Relations Manager ScottAnderson@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.6356 (Office) | 719.500.9533 (Cell)
Amy Jo Fields Communications & Marketing Specialist AmyJoFields@ElPasoCo com
719 520 7324 (Office) | 719 500 9873 (Cell)
Johnny Rosso, Communications Specialist
JohnnyRosso@ElPasoCo.com
719.244.8832 (Cell)
Mike Madsen, Open Recods Specialist
MichaelMadsen@ElPasoCo.com
719.520.6403 (Office) | 719.216.6723
Communications
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SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Graphic Design & Photography
Public Relations
Professional Writing
Social Media Management
Website Design (WordPress)
Event Planning
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SCOPE OF WORK
Assist in the design & layout of the El Paso County EPIC Communications Plan
Create news releases for distribution to media and public
Create graphics and content for the El Paso County Fair bi-weekly digital newsletter
Assist in the creation and strategy of El Paso County Fair social media marketing
Update design of El Paso County Fair activity pages
Update El Paso County Website
Assist in question development for Beyond the Dais podcast
Assist in the development of State of the Region promotional and presentation graphics and pre- and post-event logistics
Assist in the layout of The Courier, a monthly newsletter
Assist in the content & design editing process of The Courier, a monthly newsletter
Assist in creating talking points for executive directors and elected officials
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