Exempt to Permanent – Public Information Officer (1312) – Citywide (168253)
Core
Administers a public information program to educate the public on the uses and availability of a department's facilities and activities.
Role type
Public Information Officer
Builds
Publicity releases, departmental publications, social media announcements, and departmental websites
Domain
Public sector / Government communications
Required skills
Public relations, public affairs, editorial writing, social media management, digital engagement, advertising, marketing, press release writing, community event coordination, policy interpretation, historical research, data compilation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in public relations, journalism, mass communications, or marketing
Technologies
Print media, broadcast media, online media, social media platforms, departmental websites
Responsibilities
Develop publicity releases for print, broadcast, and online media; coordinate review of online coverage and maintain press clippings; prepare administrative studies and reports with supporting data; attend commission meetings and report to department head; formulate and carry out public information programs; make regular contacts with the public and outside organizations; coordinate design and quality control of artwork for exhibits and events