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Job Alert: Public Affairs and Information

Jul 17, 2019 | Employment Opportunities

Public Affairs and Information Officer

Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana is seeking a creative self-starter who is committed to developing and pursuing communication opportunities that deliver key information about the City of Santa Ana to the public.  This high-energy professional will develop, manage and implement a City-wide public information, community outreach and marketing program. 

The position involves responding to inquiries and requests for information from the media and the public, composing press releases, overseeing the City’s social media accounts, conducting press briefings, and representing the City at public meetings.   The ideal candidate will be skilled in public relations, networking and marketing, and will seek opportunities to publicize the City’s programs, events and initiatives.  Strong writing skills are critical in the position, as is the ability to deliver both formal and quick-thinking verbal responses to questions accurately and diplomatically.  

The position requires four years of experience in professional media relations, governmental relations, community relations, or journalism.  Experience as a spokesperson for a complex public or private organization is desired.  A Bachelor’s degree in administration, communications, public relations may be used in combination with experience to meet the minimum requirements.  Special requirement:  Spanish fluency. 

Apply by August 16, 2019. 

Santa Ana, located in central Orange County, is the eleventh largest city in California with a population of 341,000.  The city is 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, 33 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego.  A Charter city incorporated in 1886, Santa Ana is known for its neighborhood pride, enriching cultural experience, appreciation of diversity and thriving economic climate.      

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Employment Opportunity – Public Affairs Specialist – St. Louis

Dec 17, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Public Affairs Specialist

St. Louis, MO

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) is a Missouri State special purpose political subdivision that is responsible for the St. Louis area’s storm water and sewer collection and treatment. MSD ranks in the nation’s top wastewater utilities, and anticipates spending approximately $4.7 billion on capital investment and asset sustainability over a multi-decade period.

MSD has a challenging opportunity as Public Affairs Specialist in our Executive Director- Public Affairs Division. This position will perform work in all phases of external and internal communications to explain the services the District provides in a manner best reflecting upon the District.

Qualified candidates must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, public relations or related field; three (3) years of progressively responsible journalism and public relations, public affairs or related experience.

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Employment Opportunity: Public Affairs/Communications – Kansas

Nov 26, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Civilian Public Affairs/Communication Specialist

Lawrence, Kansas

The Lawrence Police Department is seeking a creative, organized, detail-oriented professional for its Public Affairs Unit. This position will assist with with news media communications, social media messaging, video productions, community engagement event, and recruitment and hiring initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsible for LPD communication and media support, including media interviews, writing for print and online publications, developing communications plans, speech writing, developing presentations, developing content for internal and external public education initiatives and messages; collaborate on web and social media content strategies. Support PAO staff with strategic objectives and events as needed. Assist with content for LPD’s social media accounts and ensure the voice and content are consistent with brand standards and social media best practices. Analyze and report on social media trends, best practices and relevant developments in the law enforcement sector. Assist with press conferences. Set up, attend, and photograph a variety of community events and presentations.

Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or a related field; or 3-5 years of directly related experience in Journalism, Media Relations, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations.

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Applications must be received by January 1, 2019.

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Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator DCHSEMA

Nov 12, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Program Coordinator

Washington D.C.

DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management has an opening on its public affairs team. This team member will serve as the agency’s deputy chief of public affairs.

This position is located in the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (DCHSEMA). The mission of the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is to lead the District’s effort to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made emergencies by coordinating all planning and preparedness efforts and facilitating a common operating picture during events.

The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for spearheading external and public affairs initiatives, including outreach and coordination with the public, private industry, media, and the District’s public information officers.

Apply for this position at careers.dc.gov. Select job ID 5416.

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Employment Opportunity: Public Affairs Specialist – West Palm Beach

Jun 18, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Public Affairs Specialist

West Palm Beach, FL

This is a full-time exempt position that involves advanced specialized work supporting the development and execution of strategic public relations programs and their corresponding campaigns and initiatives in the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. The work performed requires minimum supervision and is discussed and reviewed through conferences and performance evaluations. This position is under the oversight of the Public Information Officer.

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