Communications Specialist MC

City of Rio Rancho, NM•Rio Rancho, NM

53d

About The Position

The Public Information Officer disseminates and creates City-related information, both internal and external to the organization, using different platforms (including social media), and serves as liaison between the City and the news media. This position provides input and recommendations to other City Department Public Information Officers including training and applicable policy compliance. This position coordinates City special events (e.g., ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, public information meetings, and trainings). This position coordinates City marketing and advertising initiatives. The position aids the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and elected officials as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing/Advertising, Public Relations, English, Government, or directly related discipline.
1 year of directly related experience.
Driver's License Required
Driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.
Public relations; communications (multiple forms) with news media, general public and elected officials; Web site content writing; and use of social media.
Proficiency in computer software including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets, communicate via email, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position.
Use technology, equipment and software typically used in an office environment.
Utilize math concepts to present data in charts, graphs, and presentations.
Address a variety of concrete or abstract variables in standard or non-standard situations.
Read, analyze and interpret technical reports, documents and financial reports, and then convey these concepts to different audiences both in written and verbal form.
Ability to speak with news media and the public clearly and precisely in group settings, one-on-one and on-camera.

Nice To Haves

Government-related communications and/or Public Relations.

Responsibilities

Act as the City's primary Public Information Officer and City Spokesperson for all City Departments/Divisions unless otherwise delegated or assigned by the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, or by policy.
Disseminate and create City-related information, both internal and external to the organization, using different platforms (including social media), and serve as liaison between the City and the news media.
Provide input and recommendations to other City Department Public Information Officers (including training and applicable policy compliance).
Coordinate City special events (e.g., ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, and public information meetings/trainings).
Coordinate City marketing and advertising initiatives.
Oversees City web site content; post content to City web site.
Responds to citizen inquiries/questions and news media inquiries/questions.
Provide review, quality control and guidance to City staff responding to citizen inquiries/questions through various communication forms and associated technology.
Create presentations via different platforms (e.g., PowerPoint, video) and talking points/speeches as needed.
Provide support/assistance as needed to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and elected officials (Governing Body) as needed.