Public Information Specialist
Core
Supports the Strategic Planning and Community Engagement team in sharing HCD's programs, initiatives, and impact on equitable housing and thriving communities through community outreach, media relations, and content creation.
Role type
Public Information Specialist
Builds
Public-facing content including newsletters, press releases, social media posts, graphics, videos, and website updates for the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department.
Domain
Municipal government / Housing and Community Development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Content writing and editing, graphic design, video editing and photography, social media management, web content management, event coordination, bilingual communication
Preferred skills
Public Relations or Journalism degree, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, Hootsuite and Canva experience, ArcGIS Hub and StoryMaps knowledge, video editing with Adobe Premiere
Technologies
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Hootsuite, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, ArcGIS Hub, StoryMaps, Experience Builder, YouTube
Responsibilities
Drafts and edits newsletters, news items, press releases, and reports; creates and schedules content across digital platforms; prepares materials and provides AV support for public events; updates and maintains department websites; designs promotional graphics and outreach materials.
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor