City of Georgetown names Jackie Broach its new Public Information Officer

The City of Georgetown is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Broach as its new Public Information Officer, effective November 30.

“We are very excited to have Jackie join our team and look forward to working with her after the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Georgetown Mayor Jay Doyle. “She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be important assets for our city moving forward.”

Broach transitions into the role after serving as the Public Information Officer for Georgetown County Government for 14 years. A credentialed communications professional, she is designated as a Master/Executive Public Information Officer by FEMA’s National Emergency Management Institute and was the first communicator in South Carolina to receive the Public Information Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Broach began her career as a journalist before transitioning into public service, bringing a rich background in reporting, media relations, AP Style, video production, layout and design, storytelling, and crisis communication. Throughout her career, her work in public information, photography, and reporting has earned multiple state and national honors, including awards from the South Carolina Press Association and the National Association of County Information Officers.