Communications Manager​/Public Information Officer

Responsibilities

• liaison for the City to the public on a variety of topics
• administers community information programs and public outreach for Proposition 218 and other municipal hearings
• research, write and edit press releases, social media management, design, and photo editing; website maintenance; designs, updates and publishes City Newsletter to residents and Employee Newsletter
• single point of contact for the Press Enterprise, Record Gazette and for all interviews and requests for information
• reviews City-wide outbound communication including legislative action letters
• manages the programs and information broadcasted on the City’s cable television channel
• performs administrative and analytical projects and other related duties as assigned
• establishes, promotes and maintains effective relations with the media and advises officials on how to properly frame issues and present information to facilitate public understanding

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration, sociology, political science, communications, or a closely related field
• Three to five years of work experience in public administration that preferably includes professional experience involving the development and coordination of public affairs, public information, community outreach and social media marketing, community relations and complaint processing; the development, administration and delivery of social oriented community-based programs; and working with culturally and ethnically diverse groups; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• A valid California Driver License must be obtained prior to start of employment.

• Three to five years of work experience in municipal government with major work in communications, public relations, community outreach and public information

• competitive salaries
• outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities