Public Information Specialist

This job is 100% on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Summary

The Public Information Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and enhancing the public image and communication efforts of the Facilities Services Division (FSD). This includes developing and maintaining a consistent, timely, and effective presence across social media platforms, crafting public outreach materials, and supporting communication strategies that promote FSD’s construction projects and achievements. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams to produce content that educates, informs, and engages the public, while ensuring alignment with the Division’s media and communication goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong and timely social media presence to disseminate information and promote the construction projects of FSD.
• Manage promotional materials, publications, media coverage, press guides, new releases, public outreach related to the dissemination of relevant information from the Facilities Services Division (FSD).
• Review online articles, videos and social media posts to align with Facilities Services Division’s media plan and improve outdated information shared to the public or general community where schools are modernized or updated.
• Develop content to the district website to promote students, teachers, special events and other positive information.
• Research, collect data and facts, compile information and develop correspondence, new releases, news advisories, statements, featured articles, social media posts and special projects and scripts for release to community newspapers, radio and television stations, and other communications media and platforms.
• Produce or edit informational and educational materials such as newsletters, handbooks, brochures and other publications for dissemination.
• Participate in information and public relations planning such as providing input for FSD information and public relations goals and priorities and propose information budget to management.
• Evaluate information and public relations efforts for value and cost-effectiveness.
• Support the Facilities Executive Office in the creation of presentations, written material, and supporting documents for presentations to key executive meetings, especially board meetings.
• Develop displays, exhibits and educational programs or training avenues.
• Support the FSD branches, departments and offices in promoting new initiatives, accomplishments and results.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and proofreading
• Strong ability to develop and manage engaging content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms
• Proficiency in preparing press releases, news articles, statements, and multimedia content for various media outlets
• Ability to analyze, organize, and present information clearly and creatively
• Strong editorial and publication skills for producing newsletters, brochures, and promotional materials
• Knowledge of public relations best practices, media relations, and community engagement
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of outreach strategies and media campaigns
• Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships with internal departments and external media representatives
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), graphic design tools, and basic photo/video editing is a plus

Education and Experience:

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field.
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

Required Experience:

• Minimum five years’ experience in public relations, information dissemination, media liaison, news reporting, feature writing, and maintaining working relationships with media staff.
• Candidates must have extensive experience in creating engaging and effective social media coverage for an agency.

Submission Instructions (per Client requirement)

The successful candidate’s application and/or professional resume will include the following:

• Full legal name
• Number of years of full-time professional experience in public relations, information dissemination, media liaison, news reporting, feature writing, and maintaining working relationships with media staff.
• Number of years working for a public agency (including but not limited to educational institutions)
• List of all educational achievements including (1) college(s)/university(ies) attended, major and area of emphasis, degree received (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.), and year degree received, (2) certificate courses attended and completed, and (3) other training courses attended. Note: if a degree was not completed, indicate number of credits obtained.
• List of all professional licenses or certificates including the license/registration number and expiration date
• List of awards received
• Detailed employment history with each company or government agency including
• Name & contact information of the firm or agency,
• Start date and end date (month & year)
• Positions held
• List of projects/programs managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities, and contribution to each project

Working Conditions

This position is 100% on-site in our client’s office location; work schedule to be determined by supervisor. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move about the inside and outside of the location to access office equipment, etc. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, etc.

About the Company

Pride Resource Partners LLC (Pride) is a high-performance project management consulting firm headquartered in California. Pride is a CPUC-certified Diverse Business Enterprise that provides expert resources to corporate client project management organizations within the public and private sectors. We meet our clients’ demanding requirements for outsourced project management and construction management solutions, including but not limited to providing project controls, material management and logistics, public and governmental outreach, construction oversight, QA/QC, and inspection services. Learn more about us at https://priderp.com/