Kara Lusk

Public Information Officer @Chatham County

Pittsboro, NC, US

Manages communications, disseminates information and promotes County services and programs; develops and distributes news releases to media outlets and relevant organizations; pitches stories to media• Provides guidance on overall communication strategies and messages including crisis situations; evaluates each circumstance and develops appropriate communication materials such as talking points and reactive statements• Provides primary oversight of County website including developing and managing content; trains departmental staff on how to create website content• Provides content and primary oversight of County social media channels• Serves as County spokesperson as appropriate; provides media coaching and interview preparation for County leadership • Develops curricula and materials for Leadership Academy classes; teaches classes• Composes and produces County annual report and assists the Board of Commissioners Chairman with composing the State of the County address; prepares special reports, informational brochures and reference materials • Develops, conducts and evaluates citizen surveys and designs and plans workshops• Plans and implements the County\'s PEG cable channel and oversees cable franchise issues• Assists with special projects, to include policy research and reports

Cary High School

High School Diploma

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's degree