Kristi Jourdan
Director, Contra Costa County Office of Communications & Media
- Role
- Director, Office of Communications & Media at Contra Costa County
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristi Jourdan
Communications professional, writer, and former newspaper reporter with 15+ years of…
Experience
Director, Office of Communications & Media
Jan 2023 — Present · Martinez, CA, US
Leads strategic communication efforts that connect local government with the communities we serve. Oversees countywide public information, media relations, crisis communications, digital outreach, and community engagement initiatives. Responsible for managing a nearly $2 million budget, a team of seven communications professionals, and the administration of cable franchise fees and PEG (Public, Educational, and Governmental) funds. Directs creative and mission-driven work that includes producing multimedia content, public service campaigns, and digital storytelling to inform, inspire, and empower residents. Provides strategic counsel to County leadership on messaging, manages the County’s brand and voice, and ensures communication is transparent, timely, and equitable across all platforms. Oversees programming and management of six channels on Contra Costa Television (CCTV), helping to broaden access to local government and public information. Prioritizes building public trust through clarity, accessibility, and collaboration across all communications efforts.
Skills
- Web Content
- Journalism
- Interviews
- Feature Articles
- Storytelling
- Ap Stylebook
- News Writing
- Press Releases
- New Media
- Multimedia
- Newspapers
- Community Development
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Proofreading
- Politics
- Social Media
- Online Journalism
- Ap Style
- Incopy
- Newsletters
- Breaking News
- Publications
- Blogging
- Editing
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