Communications


The Communications Office is responsible for creating and enabling communication from the county to our community, the media, and other audiences. 

Mission
The mission of the Communications Office is to protect and manage the Town of Irmo's reputation and strengthen internal and external communications. The Communications Office is the primary strategist for communications about the Town of Irmo and the primary point of contact for accurate information.  

The Communications Office forecasts and manages emerging technologies and new media, emerging issues, including crisis communications. The office communicates on behalf of the Town of Irmo with a wide target audience including residents, businesses, and visitors on all aspects of municipal services. 

Marketing
This office develops, executes, and analyzes strategic marketing plans, sub-plans, and campaigns, creates advertising concepts, manages social media platforms and content, and designs and maintains the integrity of the Town of Irmo brand among all audiences.

Public Relations
The Communications Office facilitates engagement opportunities for residents, develops web content and messaging, and ensures the proper message is disseminated to the appropriate audiences. 

Media Relations
The Communications Office is tasked with providing consistent, accurate, and timely information to the media in a coordinated manner while keeping the town officials informed of emerging media issues. Inquiries from the news media are given high priority and responded to as quickly and efficiently as possible. Every effort is made to meet media deadlines and to ensure released information is accurate.  

Crisis Communications
The Communications Office works with the Town Administrator, Law Enforcement, and Public Works to provide timely and accurate information to all audiences before, during, and after an emergency.

Social Media 
Follow the Town of Irmo on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.