Public Information Officer

• Mar 2015 - Present

Board of Directors (Former President)

• Mar 2018 - Present

The City of North Port’s Communications Manager/PIO Josh Taylor serves on the Florida Municipal Communicators Association (FMCA) founding Board of Directors. Taylor was also approved by the board to act as the association’s first Vice Presidentand in November of 2020 became President. The FMCA is a professional network of individuals providing communications leadership and support in Florida’s cities, towns, and villages. The only association of its kind, the FMCA offers communications professionals opportunities to learn, share, and develop innovative solutions for the municipalities they serve. “Out of all the professional government communicators in the State, it is an absolute honor to have been chosen to serve. We’ve developed a lot of great communications tools in North Port and I look forward to sharing and learning even more from those across the State,” says Taylor. The association will be administered by the Florida League of Cities, a long-standing entity which currently provides contractual support services to seven other local government associations. Show less

Communications Manager/Public Information Officer

• Mar 2015 - May 2022

The Public Information Officer is responsible for fostering a stronger relationship with local media to ensure that accurate, timely information is release to the public. Duties of this office include: Releasing accurate and timely information to the local media and the public; Responding to media inquiries in a timely manner to ensure stronger communication with the public; Oversight of the City of North Port's news content on its social media channels and website; Content creation for the City's many communication channels, including the City's social media sites and publications; During times of emergency, serving as the lead public information officer for the City. Show less

News Reporter

• Apr 2002 - Mar 2015

General Assignment reporter and anchor. General Assignment reporter and anchor.