FDIC 2016 Courage and Valor Award Nominations Sought

image of Freedom and Valor Award promotion artworkFrom Rita Reith, Battalion Chief – Media Relations – Indianapolis Fire Department

Please consider nominating someone from your fire department for the prestigious 2016 FDIC Courage & Valor Award. There is a very nice $35,000 cash award in addition to the medal.

Submissions will be taken until January 7, 2016. Feel free to forward to additional fire PIO’s and or post on your social media.

Download the Application/Nomination Form

Stay Safe.

Employment Opportunity: PIO – County of Lexington, SC

Position Description

The Public Information Officer is responsible for assisting in the dissemination of County data, information and news in an effort to keep the County’s citizens and interested parties informed of County related activities.

At the direction of County Administration, the Public Information Officer shall draft news releases, develop promotional materials and whenever appropriate serve as a spokesperson on issues affecting County operations. This position may be required to work at any time during the day or night in situations where emergencies warrant media relations or control. This position reports to and works under the supervision of the County Administrator. The position regularly interacts with County employees, County. Council, elected officials, representatives of the print, radio and television media as well as civic and school groups, industrial representatives, and the general public. This position may be assigned special projects and other responsibilities as required.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must apply at www.lex-co.com under the Human Resources page.
UPDATE: The application period has been extended to 12/11/2015.

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Employment Opportunity: Chief Communications Officer, Norman OK

Position Information

The City of Norman is seeking an experienced professional to develop and disseminate information for the purpose of enhancing citizen and employee understanding of City objectives, issues, decisions, and challenges.

The Chief Communications Officer will serve as the spokesperson for the City, seek to increase citizen engagement about City services and operations, and function as the Emergency Public Information Officer.

Position Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely related field and four years of professional and progressively responsible experience in media/public relations preferably in a government agency serving as spokesperson along with some supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Detail

Annual salary range: $60,497 – $86,139.
Exceptional benefits package. EOE

How to Apply

Visit the official job posting site.

About Norman, OK

Norman, Oklahoma is the third largest city in Oklahoma with a population of over 117,000 residents and is home to the University of Oklahoman and award winning Norman Public Schools. The city is situated astride Interstate 35 and within 15 miles of downtown OKC and Will Rogers World Airport.

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Employment Opportunity: PIO – Chatham County, Georgia

Public Information Officer

Chatham County Sheriff

Salary Range: $45,567 – $72,011
Apply By: November 18, 2015

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Sheriff, plans, coordinates and directs a public information program to create and maintain a positive public image for the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department. Manages, plans, develops, and executes effective internal and external communications, public relations and community affairs programs, activities and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communications or Journalism, supplemented by three (3) or more years in journalism, communications, broadcasting, public relations or a closely related field, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

To Apply

Visit the Chatham County web site.

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Employment Opportunity: PIO – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

The TBI PIO is responsible for the;

  • Accurate collection and dissemination of information related to all TBI related matters utilizing email and social media
  • Acceptance and response to all requests in accordance to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and TN open record laws
  • Creation and distribution of press releases
  • Coordination and execution of press conferences
  • Briefing of senior staff on media related matters
  • Conducting media interviews via any/all platforms (on-camera, phone, email) and coordination of any other interview requests with TBI personnel
  • Maintenance/modification of TBI social media accounts
  • Maintenance/modification of TBI website content
  • Swift response via phone or email to all requests/inquiries from the media and/or public
  • Field response to TBI related incidents

The applicant must have an advanced background in law enforcement, media/public relations, communications, journalism or a combination of experience. A bachelor’s degree is required, but a Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

The applicant must live no more than an hour away from the Jackson, TN. area, be willing to travel and work on-call nights and weekends.

The applicant cannot be a convicted felon and must have a good driving record.

The monthly salary range is $5,150 – $5,833 per month.

The above responsibilities are subject to change and may not include all duties. This position is appointed and does not have merit employee protection.

If you are interested, please send your resume to the TBI Executive Officer, Illana Tate at illana.tate@tn.gov or call her at (615) 744-4325 for more information.

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