What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer position at City of Osage Beach?
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GeneralThe Public Information Officer develops, coordinates, and directs public relations and information activities for the City of Osage Beach by performing a variety of duties to ensure the community is well-informed on the City’s operations and are up to date on the latest news, events, and announcements from the City. The Public Information Officer performs routine communications activities related to editorial content and development through a variety of platforms and will assist in the coordination of special communications and outreach projects, including internal communications support.Supervision ReceivedThe Public Information Officer is responsible to and held accountable by the Marketing and Development Director but may also receive direction from the City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of Essential DutiesThe following examples are meant to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Assists in the coordination and administration of City communication and public relations.Plans, develops, and organizes communication on City policies, programs, events, departmental activities, and positions regarding a variety of issues relating the City; collaborates with departmental staff in ensuring consistent and effective communication.Performs and develops communication activities related to departmental publications and other information for both internal and external audiences; assist City personnel in written and digital communications made for the public.Develops website content, brochures, flyers, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and other publicity material; designs and publishes written materials.Produces, edits, updates, and manages the City’s website; coordinates, organizes, and monitors the City’s social media platforms; track, compile, and analyze digital content and trends to enhance the City’s digital presence on social media platforms; serves as a resource for other users of the City’s website and social media platforms.Photography and video support for departmental activities, City marketing needs, as well as set-up, filming, and release of all board meetings to be released or livestreamed to the public.Provides advice, information, and direction to citizens on a variety of subjects regarding the City, acting at all times in a manner that represents the City in a professional, factual, and positive light.Initiates public relations programs to promote community understanding, while serving as in-house support to improve public perception of the City, its services, and activities.Coordinates and directs media relations, including such activities as preparation of press releases, brochures, fact sheets, written articles, digital content, and arrangement for interviews between appropriate City officials and the media; provides participation support in public meetings and/or news conference to present the City’s views and inform the public. Collaborates with the Marketing and Development Director to develop strategic marketing plans for various audiences; assist other departments with event planning and promotion as needed.Cooperation with IT Manager in maintaining proper storage, use, and tracking of all media equipment—purchasing of additional media technology and equipment is at the discretion of the IT Manager.
GeneralThe Public Information Officer develops, coordinates, and directs public relations and information activities for the City of Osage Beach by performing a variety of duties to ensure the community is well-informed on the City’s operations and are up to date on the latest news, events, and announcements from the City. The Public Information Officer performs routine communications activities related to editorial content and development through a variety of platforms and will assist in the coordination of special communications and outreach projects, including internal communications support.Supervision ReceivedThe Public Information Officer is responsible to and held accountable by the Marketing and Development Director but may also receive direction from the City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of Essential DutiesThe following examples are meant to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Assists in the coordination and administration of City communication and public relations.Plans, develops, and organizes communication on City policies, programs, events, departmental activities, and positions regarding a variety of issues relating the City; collaborates with departmental staff in ensuring consistent and effective communication.Performs and develops communication activities related to departmental publications and other information for both internal and external audiences; assist City personnel in written and digital communications made for the public.Develops website content, brochures, flyers, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and other publicity material; designs and publishes written materials.Produces, edits, updates, and manages the City’s website; coordinates, organizes, and monitors the City’s social media platforms; track, compile, and analyze digital content and trends to enhance the City’s digital presence on social media platforms; serves as a resource for other users of the City’s website and social media platforms.Photography and video support for departmental activities, City marketing needs, as well as set-up, filming, and release of all board meetings to be released or livestreamed to the public.Provides advice, information, and direction to citizens on a variety of subjects regarding the City, acting at all times in a manner that represents the City in a professional, factual, and positive light.Initiates public relations programs to promote community understanding, while serving as in-house support to improve public perception of the City, its services, and activities.Coordinates and directs media relations, including such activities as preparation of press releases, brochures, fact sheets, written articles, digital content, and arrangement for interviews between appropriate City officials and the media; provides participation support in public meetings and/or news conference to present the City’s views and inform the public. Collaborates with the Marketing and Development Director to develop strategic marketing plans for various audiences; assist other departments with event planning and promotion as needed.Cooperation with IT Manager in maintaining proper storage, use, and tracking of all media equipment—purchasing of additional media technology and equipment is at the discretion of the IT Manager.
