Linda McLaughlin-Scarborough
Public Information Officer @Virginia Department Of Health
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WORK HISTORY
Public Information Officer @Virginia Department Of Health
Richmond, VA, US
Provides crisis and risk communications media spokesperson training to health department personnel- Assists state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor- Serves as the principal media contact for the western region of Virginia for routine media inquiries, special events, public health emergencies and disease outbreaks- Coordinates responses to media inquiries and disseminates information to health directors, central office staff and appropriate subject matter experts- Researches, edits, writes and designs news releases, media notices, social media content, and other public relations materials for the designated region- Assists and supports the agency’s communication and public information efforts through creation and dissemination of VDH in the News, Media Alerts and by serving as team editor- Provides public information assistance to state and local health department personnel by preparing various materials for public health emergencies, disease outbreaks and other health threats- Assists with Public Information Officer (PIO) function in local, regional or state Emergency Operations Centers or Joint Information Centers- Promotes and supports various VDH marketing and awareness campaigns
EDUCATION
Concord University
Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Art, Advertising and Broadcast Communications
Graham High School
High School Diploma, College Preparatory
SKILLS
ABOUT LINDA MCLAUGHLIN-SCARBOROUGH
My career has included nearly three decades in public relations and communications with a…
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