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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