Public Information Specialist Senior (Digital Communications)

Requirements

• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
• Licenses and Certifications Required:
• None
• Experience with web content planning and implementation for public outreach, marketing or public information campaigns.
• Experience with and knowledge of best practices for accessibility and ADA Compliance in digital communications
• Experience planning content for, writing, editing, and publishing blogs and digital newsletters.
• Experience managing and creating engaging mobile app content and communications to promote services, campaigns, and events.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
• Notes to Candidate:
• Position Overview:

Benefits

Additional Information

About This Position Job Description: Public Information Specialist Senior Purpose: Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the dissemination of news and information to the general public, City employees, and the media regarding departmental and/or Citywide programs. These duties may contribute to any or all of the following areas: marketing, public relations, media relations, and publication of documents for internal and external education and communication. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Primary responsibility for larger individual projects or act as an account representative for client departments and programs. Develops long-range strategic plans. Writes plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and edits articles for publication in a variety of forms, including electronic publication. Coordinates all aspects of production of marketing materials. Performs media relations duties to include: media buying, news releases, and fielding questions from media. Coordinates public relations duties to include: public and school education, presentations, tours of public facilities, and requests for information from the general public. Designs, researches, writes and edits newsletters and releases for internal or external use. Produces public service announcements and videos for promotional use. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May train and lead others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of public information, marketing, public relations, media relations programs. Knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government, to include the relationships between departments, divisions and agencies. Knowledge of the principles associated with the role of meeting the necessary standards of customer service. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to interpret policies and guidelines. Ability to write articles for publication. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to lead and train others. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

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