Press Officer
About The Position
Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, develop and implement public relations plans, and serve as a liaison with the general public, news outlets and other public relations officers. Manage sensitive, deadline-driven, often crisis-related agency and citywide press issues, with some coordination with other agencies and City Hall. Conduct research regarding press inquiries to draft and issue press responses, and act as Agency spokesperson. Write and edit press materials including, but not limited to press releases, media advisories and statements. Assist with the coordination of press conferences and events. Communicate clearly and effectively with the public, media, staff and all levels of management. Work collegially with communications colleagues, sister-agency counterparts and supervisors. Perform administrative tasks as needed including daily clip collection, writing progress reports and management of press contacts and distribution lists.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above
- At least one year of experience as described in the first requirement
Nice To Haves
- Current full-time annually paid parks employees
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement public relations plans
- Serve as a liaison with the general public, news outlets and other public relations officers
- Manage sensitive, deadline-driven, often crisis-related agency and citywide press issues
- Conduct research regarding press inquiries to draft and issue press responses
- Act as Agency spokesperson
- Write and edit press materials including press releases, media advisories and statements
- Assist with the coordination of press conferences and events
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the public, media, staff and all levels of management
- Work collegially with communications colleagues, sister-agency counterparts and supervisors
- Perform administrative tasks including daily clip collection, writing progress reports and management of press contacts and distribution lists
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
