What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publicity Manager (Marketing) position at BREC, LA?
Salary : $44,886.40 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type : Full Time Exempt
Job Number : PMM2025
Department : Communications
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 4 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Non-Exempt
General Summary
The Publicity Manager - Marketing is responsible for information and public relations on behalf of the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC). Publicity Manager is responsible for implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and techniques of community relations and internal and external communications. Related work as required.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required : Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university.
Preferred : Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Area of Study (major) Required : Mass communications, Marketing, Business administration (advertising) or any related field of study.
Preferred : Any related curriculum.
License(s) Required : Valid LA Drivers License
Years Relevant Work Experience : 4 years marketing experience; Web experience (editing). Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred : 10 years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Knowledge of currently accepted concepts and practices of public relations and marketing.
- Knowledge of the communities served by BREC.
- Knowledge of local working media representation.
- Knowledge of current and accepted management concepts and practices.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Good math skills and ability to perform basic accounting / budgeting functions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skill in using a computer and standard office software including, Microsoft Office, databases, and presentation programs.
- Ability to quickly learn BREC policies, procedures, and department programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective working relations with departmental staff, representatives of public and private interest groups, news media, the public and officials of other agencies.
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions :
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information
Full time, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week; lunch break daily; overtime as required. Occasional weekend and evening work. Must be available in case of emergency, 24 hours / day, and 7 days / week.
2025 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Health Plan) and options are provided through Louisiana Blue. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO : $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO : $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver : $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family.
LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM : BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 37.41% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and / or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
Do you have a bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited 4 year college or university with a major in Mass Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or any related field of study.
Do you possess 3 years of marketing experience; Web experience (editing)? If so, please explain below.
How many years of Public Relations experience do you possess?
Required Question
Salary : $44,886 - $50,000
