A Letter from Newly Elected NIOA President Mike Fronimos

mike_fronimos_2016The National Information Officers Association (NIOA) is an organization of professionals dedicated to the continued improvement and evolution of information dissemination.

Since 1989, the National Information Officers Association has worked to bring public information officers together recognizing that we all have the same needs, problems and challenges. The NIOA is dedicated to being a resource for our members and the profession as a whole, and strives to provide the best training, networking opportunities and guidance to be the best information officer possible.

We are a unique and dynamic organization that is successful because of members like you, who are taking the time and initiative to better yourself, your agency and our profession. It’s this passion that exemplifies our organization as a premiere venue for training and networking in the field of information gathering and dissemination.

Our annual training conference held in August has become one of the most respected training venues for public safety, government and healthcare spokespersons in the industry. The NIOA’s Core Values state we are an organization that promotes “Professionalism, Ethics, Education, Networking”, something that I take very personally. The Executive Board, our Regional Directors and our members work very hard to provide a top-notch training experience, and we are filled to capacity every year.

The reason that the NIOA is so successful is because of its’ members. Whether you are brand new in public affairs or a seasoned veteran your opinion and voice matters. By being an active NIOA member adds to the validity of the organization, our core values and the need for competent, well-trained crisis communicators. Hallmarks that we profess are Honor, Integrity and Credibility … three attributes that define us as a professional spokesperson.

For the next year, I ask that you make a difference as a member of the NIOA. I am challenging every member three things for the next year. First, to recruit one new member by the time we meet in Florida. Secondly, I ask that you submit one article for submission for our online Bi-monthly newsletter and thirdly, to submit a presentation idea for next year’s conference.

One of my goals has always been to promote and grow the NIOA membership and we continue to accomplish that year after year. Another goal I have been working on with other professionals is to create a national accreditation for public information/public affairs officers. My hopes are this will be available within the next year.

The National Information Officers Association is always working to improve our members and our profession, and we hope that you will join us in Clearwater Beach, Florida for our 2017 training conference.

I am extremely honored and humbled to serve as the 27th President of the NIOA, and fortunate that I have been allowed to serve for a second time. I look forward to serving you, representing you and representing our great organization. Stay safe my friends, and see you on the Beach!

Sincerely,
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Michael F. Fronimos
NIOA President 2016-2017

Employment: Community Access and Outreach

Mecklenburg County – North Carolina

The Community Access and Outreach Administrator supports the Trial Court Administrator in the development, implementation, and administration of services that improve access to the court system.

Responsibilities include strengthening public trust and confidence in the courts through the development and dissemination of information that creates realistic expectations and understanding of the court’s role and function.

Other related duties include but are not limited to:

  • Publicize initiatives and successes.
  • Prepare reports for distribution to the community.
  • Develop educational tools.
  • Gage public opinion and expectations.
  • Brand and identity shaping.
  • Create and maintain social media platforms and respond to public and media inquiries.
  • Manage emergency communications.
  • Prepare and issue news releases.
  • Provide guided educational tours of the courthouse.
  • Monitor website content and update as needed.
  • Grant writing/administration; and write and submit award nominations.
  • Assess the need for interns and volunteers; creating intern and volunteer position descriptions; and recruit, screen, orient, and place interns and volunteers.
  • Special projects and administrative duties will be assigned as needed.

This position reports to the Trial Court Administrator. Work hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Recruitment Range: $39,649.00 – $49,311.00
Salary Grade: Flat Rated

For more details on this position, please visit GovernmentJobs.com
Agency Website

Note: Read full details on all employment opportunities on this site. All job postings at NIOA.org are provided as a courtesy to members and site visitors. NIOA is not responsible for misinformation that may be provided. NIOA does not remove past blog posts; it is the reader’s responsibility to be aware of date limitations.

Employment – Communications Professional – Kissimmee FL

City of Kissimmee, (population 66,592) located in Central Florida, is seeking a high-level Communications professional to plan, coordinate and provide professional public relations, marketing, and communications services for internal and external audiences.

Position functions as the official representative for media inquiries, promotes City services and programs, develops and recommends strategic communication plans, key messages, marketing and public outreach initiatives on citywide programs and services. Position provides direct assistance to staff and elected officials to facilitate the professional, timely, and accurate flow of information to applicable audiences.

Successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a division.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field supplemented by five (5) years of professional public relations or marketing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver’s license. Salary range $48,646 to $75,206 (DOQ). Excellent benefit package.

Send resumes and salary history along with a completed City of Kissimmee employment application to City of Kissimmee, Personnel Dept; 101 Church St; Kissimmee, FL 34741. The employment application can be downloaded at www.kissimmee.org under employment opportunities. Open Until Filled. AA/EOE

Note: Read full details on all employment opportunities on this site. All job postings at NIOA.org are provided as a courtesy to members and site visitors. NIOA is not responsible for misinformation that may be provided. NIOA does not remove past blog posts; it is the reader’s responsibility to be aware of date limitations.

NIOA 2016 Annual Conference Sold Out

Registrations are no longer accepted for the 2016 Annual Conference. UPDATE: [11 Aug 2016] Waiting list is now closed. Thank you for your interest in the conference!

Overflow Hotel Registration

The Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Nashville TN 37228
615-259-4343
Room rate is $149 per person, plus taxes.

Please call the number above for reservations; available 7am-7pm CT. You may also follow these instructions:

Parking is free; free limited bus service will be provided to and from the Hilton [conference hotel].

NIOA Message of Support

Updated: 13 July 2016

Please excuse the duplicate email but due to a technical glitch, the version you received earlier this week was incomplete.

Since the note of support is from all of NIOA, we are re-sending this message to ensure you saw the open letter to the chiefs.
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What a challenging week it was for public safety agencies. Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Falcon Heights, Minnesota; Dallas Texas. Friday afternoon officers were ambushed in Ballwin, Missouri and Valdosta, Georgia and several officers were hurt in demonstrations around the country this weekend.

I know members of the NIOA family everywhere are monitoring the aftermath of each of these incidents, especially the Dallas ambush. I’m confident many of us are having similar reactions and asking similar questions; among them: what can and should we do–today and in the days and months ahead–in response to the events of the past week and to all of the other incidents of police-involved conflict in recent months which have caused so much pain and division.

It’s not just members of law enforcement that are suffering. Responders from all agencies, medical personnel, the families of the victims, and the public at large are grieving.

The NIOA Board has sent notes of support and sympathy to the Chiefs and PIOs of the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department. I wanted to share that letter (see below) with all of our members and encourage you to keep law enforcement officers everywhere in your prayers.

As many of us know from experience, adrenalin and caffeine will carry you only so far during these kinds of events. The NIOA board encourages those members who might be in a position to offer Dallas PIOs some support in coming days–if they need it–to consider doing so, and please let us know if you do.

Thanks,
Ed Buice

To: Chief David Brown, Dallas Police Department,
Chief J.D. Spiller, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department

Sirs:

Please accept the sympathy, support and prayers of the men and women of the National Information Officers Association, a group of hundreds of spokespersons from public safety agencies around the nation.

Like millions of other Americans, we mourn with you, your officers and communities.

I commend you and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings for the outstanding job you have all done briefing the media and through them, the world. You’ve been incredibly articulate and have shown sincere empathy, honor, passion, compassion and composure. NIOA members salute you and your PIOs for a job well done.

If there is any sort of support that NIOA can provide your departments, please let us know.

Ed Buice
President, National Information Officers Association
www.nioa.org
Public Affairs Officer, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
ed.buice@ncis.navy.mil
571-305-9070