Exempt to Permanent – Public Relations Assistant (1310) – Citywide (169008)
Core
Prepares and distributes public information materials including press releases, reports, and publicity materials for a City department.
Role type
Public Relations Assistant
Builds
Public information materials, publicity reports, and media advisories
Domain
Public sector communications
Required skills
Writing press releases, compiling data, proofreading, maintaining mailing lists, conducting media research, answering public inquiries, managing event logistics, tracking costs
Preferred skills
Experience in public relations, public affairs, editorial, social media, digital engagement, advertising, marketing
Technologies
Computer databases, online research tools
Responsibilities
Create drafts of public relations materials, prepare and distribute publicity releases, maintain departmental publicity mailing lists, compile data for annual reports, gather and organize media advisories, make contacts with public and outside organizations, answer telephones and emails regarding media advisories, maintain computer files and databases, conduct online research on media activities, track contract invoices and section costs