{"id":336,"date":"2026-05-04T13:23:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.phonelive.io\/?p=336"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:23:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:23:31","slug":"gfg_ep61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phonelive.io\/blog\/gfg_ep61\/","title":{"rendered":"From News Anchor to Local Government Leader (with Laura Christmas) | Ground Floor Government Ep. 61"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this episode, Laura Christmas shares her journey from broadcast journalism to becoming the Director of Communications for Clay County’s government. She discusses the importance of effective communication in local government, the challenges of crisis management, and the significance of ADA compliance in public communications. Laura encourages aspiring professionals to consider careers in local government, highlighting the diverse opportunities available and the impact they can make in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Laura Christmas transitioned from broadcast journalism to local government communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in her role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Crisis communication is a daily challenge in local government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. ADA compliance is crucial for effective public communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Local governments must adapt to the digital age in their communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Laura’s office expanded communication methods to reach diverse populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. She advocates for the importance of listening in effective communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Budget constraints require creative communication strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Local government offers diverse career opportunities for various skill sets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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