Basic Function
Performs journey-level professional work in support of the agency′s public activities, events, projects, and/or programs, such as planning and coordinating media content for Public Relations, Rail Operations, and the intranet site, assisting with special events and tour planning, or organizing employee appreciation activities.
Example Of Duties

• Disseminates press releases, speeches, information and promotion packages, articles, and letters
• Writes announcements for use during service disruptions and manages service alerts/advisories on Metro′s website and social media channels
• Utilizes social media channels to promote Metro services and advertise Metro partnerships
• Responds to media requests for information or calls from reporters and news agencies
• Contributes to the development of articles for the agency′s internal and external blog sites
• Coordinates production and distribution of press kits and promotional materials
• Confers with internal and external personnel to coordinate the production of television special features and on-air promotions
• May perform video photography and production of short videos for internal or promotional purposes
• Assembles and distributes media clips to senior management and designated staff
• Coordinates technical aspects and content for intranet site
• Organizes employee information and appreciation activities
• Collects and analyzes information from other departments for inclusion in final products
• May be required to translate material into other languages
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May Be Required To Perform Other Related Job DutiesRequirements For Employment
RequiredA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field

Experience

• One year of relevant experience performing media relations, communications, journalism, or marketing work

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Ability to read, write, and translate in Spanish may be required depending on assignment

Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing computer software packages such as Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Experience supporting the logistics of public events for a public agency or non-profit.
• Experience providing customer service to clients, vendors, and cross-functional team members.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Knowledge

• Theories, principles, practices and emerging trends of public relations, including sub-categories of media relations, public information, internal communications, print and social media, etc.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the disclosure of information by a public agency
• Applicable business software applications

Skills

• Performing media relations work
• Gathering, assessing, and summarizing information for public distribution
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgement and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Abilities

• Performing media relations work
• Gathering, assessing, and summarizing information for public distribution
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgement and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (AM)

• Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Ptsc BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Cesar E. Chavez Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits : Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.