Communications Office | Pima County, AZ

Communications Office | Pima County, AZ Public Information Office The Pima County Communications Office proactively advances the County's public service mission and strategic objectives by enhancing the County's visibility and reputation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is to inform and engage the public and County employees about Pima County's policies, programs, services, initiatives, and events. We collaborate with County departments to foster civic engagement and build meaningful connections with the community and the County workforce. Through accessible, engaging, and inclusive communications, we reflect the County's commitment to accountable, respectful, and ethical governance. In addition, we are stewards of the County's brand, ensuring a consistent and recognizable visual identity that reinforces trust and clarity and makes it easier for constituents and stakeholders to recognize our organization. This cohesive branding supports effective messaging, enabling the public and County employees to understand and connect with the County's mission, goals, and values. How We Communicate: Digital Stories on Pima.Gov – The Communications Office highlights the people, programs, services, and amenities of your County government through web stories, newsletters, and news alerts published on pima.gov. Media Relations – We help journalists connect with the county sources they need for their stories; and we provide media outlets news releases about county governance, programs, services, initiatives and people. Call 520-724-9999, or email the Communications Office for assistance. If you are calling about investigations by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, or other matters related to the Sheriff's Department, email the PCSD Public Information Office, or call 520-351-4600. Marketing and Advertising – The Communications Office assists County departments and agencies with the development of marketing and advertising materials, media buying, marketing campaign development and management, and the creation of promotional materials. Newsletters – The Office produces numerous newsletters for County departments, including the County's flagship newsletter, PCFYI, which is delivered via email twice a month. You can sign up for different newsletters by topic, for instance, just news about County Public Works or the Health Department. Signing up is quick and easy. Social Media – Social media is the most ubiquitous way the County communicates with the public. The primary channels are Facebook, Threads and Instagram. Visual Arts – The Office has a talented team of visual artists in graphic design, photography, and videography to help communicate information in a compelling way that also can be consumed by people of all literacy levels or English language abilities. Printed Materials – Office graphic designers create myriad printed products for departments, from stickers and buttons, to fliers, posters, and banners. We also design reports of all types and lengths to improve readability. Photography and Videography – Pictures tell a thousand words, as they say, and videography helps communicate information in ways easy to understand. Printing and Publishing – Our full-service Print Shop produces most of the graphic design work for the County, in addition to printing paper products for the ministerial needs of the County - forms, stationary, etc. Internal Communications – We produce the county's internal e-newsletter to help keep County employees informed about the latest developments in County Administration, as well as programs and services available to employees. Information Service – Communications serves as the county's telephone operator. Call 520-724-9999 for assistance connecting with any County department. The Communications Office will help facilitate requests for assistance from the public via the 311 system.