Communications & Public Relations

The Communications and Public Relations Team is responsible for coordinating county communications by sharing information with the public, media and other stakeholders. The department assists in increasing awareness of Otter Tail County’s mission, services, policies, and projects to foster positive relationships with our residents, visitors, businesses, and other partners.

The team includes the Public Information Officer, Website Administrator, and Graphics & Communications Professional.

Primary Responsibilities & Services

The Communications and Public Relations Team are responsible for:

Promoting Otter Tail County and its programs and services.
Developing, managing, and implementing effective messages and content for the county website, media, and social media platforms, including internal communication platforms.
Assisting county leadership, and staff with effective public relations and communications.
Developing and implementing communications strategies that adhere to brand standards.
Assisting county staff with outreach and awareness efforts for county programs.

Media Inquiries

Journalists should use the following contacts for media inquiries. Based on the nature of the request, we will gladly assist you in facilitating interviews, contacting subject matter experts and directing you to relevant resources.

Sheriff’s Office
Attorney’s Office
Public Information Officer (for all other County Departments and Boards)

Personnel Photographs

Please refer to the county photo gallery for pictures of county commissioners, department heads, and other county employees suitable for use online and in print.