Public Information Officer
About The Position
Under general supervision, maintains positive relations between the public and the City, communications with the media, coordinates City events and supports multiple departments in public information activities and outreach, and performs related duties as assigned. We are seeking an exceptional speechwriter and copywriter who can transform complex ideas into compelling stories. The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller with exemplary writing skills, capable of adapting to a variety of audiences, platforms and objectives. This individual will develop speeches and presentations for City leadership, executive communications, marketing copy and messaging that aligns with the City's brand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or closely related field
- Five (5) years of professional level experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
- Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year
- Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
- Completed Employment Application
- Resume
- Writing Sample: Provide authentic writing samples that demonstrate your speech writing experience and your public relations expertise, including materials such as executive speeches, thought leadership articles, executive communications, marketing or brand copy, short-form content or similar work samples.
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional speechwriter and copywriter
- Strategic storyteller with exemplary writing skills
- Capable of adapting to a variety of audiences, platforms and objectives
Responsibilities
- Maintains positive relations between the public and the City
- Handles communications with the media
- Coordinates City events
- Supports multiple departments in public information activities and outreach
- Develops speeches and presentations for City leadership
- Creates executive communications
- Writes marketing copy and messaging that aligns with the City's brand
Benefits
- Competitive Salary Range of $74,739.95 to $113,961.81 annually
- Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity
- Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period
- Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus
- Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
- Comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular non-represented employees
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) Retirement
- Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Future Path 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
