Public Information Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

To plan, coordinate and manage the activities of the City’s public information and civic engagement program, which includes; dissemination of information to the public and media concerning the City’s programs, policies, and issues; programming for the government access channel and other forms of media; and the design, development, and implementation of civic engagement strategies and programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Develops news releases; reviews or develops announcements or publicity materials utilized by divisions/departments for distribution to the public.

2. Determines the method and media most suitable to reach concerned or affected citizens, explain or defend City policies, and promote awareness or understanding of City programs and services

3. Prepares and writes articles, speeches, social media content, and radio scripts for events or programs.

4. Develops and prepares booklets, newsletters, articles, and social media content for public information.

5. Develops and implements a social media policy to ensure a unified message is distributed to the public while accurately depicting the City’s mission, values, goals and brand.

6. Communicates with assigned division/department personnel and other City employees; the general public; the community; civic organizations and business owners in order to disseminate accurate information and provide assistance.

7. Coordinates public meetings and other community events to provide information and receive public comments on city issues. Interprets and provides explanations of department/division rules and City Ordinances to the public. Serves as an information resource to the community. Arranges exhibits and displays and produces audio-visual presentations.

8. Makes public presentations and assists department/division staff in developing presentations.

9. When assigned to a department/division that requires emergency response, respond to scene as necessary and coordinate with appropriate personnel on information to release to media, public and internal staff.

10. Assists staff in responding to media inquiries and if necessary, speaks on behalf of the department or division.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,875.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• public affairs/relations: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durant, OK 74701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $49,875