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Employment Opportunity – PIO – Boca Raton, FL

Jan 7, 2019 | Employment Opportunities

Public Information Officer

Boca Raton, Florida

The City of Boca Raton, Police Services Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Public Information Officer. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting with the organization, development, and dissemination of public information via digital and print platforms.

The public information officer works under general supervision in the Police Department, performing difficult professional and administrative work planning, organizing, developing and implementing communication actions, activities and messaging though social media, website content, and other digital and traditional marketing, advertising and public relations platforms.

Typical functions:

  •  Assists in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Department’s communication plan and strategies.
  • Creates, plans, implements, and monitors social media campaigns.
  • Creates and develops content for social media platforms and electronic distribution.
  • Creates and manages content on the Department’s website.
  • Writes, edits, and distributes press releases and media advisories.
  • Creates and designs flyers, pamphlets and other print media.
  • Develops electronic and print media advertisements.
  • Assists in public relation actions and activities.
  • Assists with implementing the Department’s public information programs.
  • Enhances media relations.
  • Assists in the preparation and dissemination of emergency information and communications.
  • Monitors the Department’s social media performance.
  • Monitors social media groups, trends, tools and applications and recommends actions.
  • Conducts statistical analysis.

Job Description Posting Site: Government Jobs
Government Agency Website: www.myboca.us/

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Employment Opportunity – PIO Engineering – Madison WI

Dec 20, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Public Information Officer – Engineering

Madison, WI

This is responsible professional communications and public relations work in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive Public Information Program for the City of Madison Engineering Division.

A focus of this position will be assuring the Engineering Division’s communication and outreach efforts are accessible to all members of the Madison community.

The work involves developing and implementing publicity, public relations, public information, social media, and internal communications materials and activities for the Engineering Division within a strategic context.  This position coordinates all media relations, and prepares and disseminates appropriate public information regarding departmental activities, events and operations.

BILINGUAL INDIVIDUALS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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Recent Shared Employment Opportunities

Dec 7, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Public Information Officer

Indio, California

The Public Information Officer is an exempt, at-will position responsible for identifying and utilizing appropriate methods for reaching the District’s stakeholders; representing the District in media and community relations appearances; and developing public information programs to raise awareness and provide education about vector control and vector-related public health concerns, including creative video and graphic content for digital, broadcast, and print campaigns. The position requires discretion, judgment, creativity, and will be responsible for supervising other department personnel. Excellent communication skills and sound judgment are required. The PIO reports directly to the Public Information Manager.

Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Job Information Sheet

County Public Information Officer

Riverside, CA

The County of Riverside Executive Office is currently recruiting for a County Public Information Officer (PIO). The PIO will serve as a primary media spokesperson for the County and will develop and direct a comprehensive Countywide public information and public relations program. The PIO will be both proactive and responsive in developing stories and press releases of public interest, and in responding to news media and public information requests.

The selected candidate will collaborate and build strategic partnerships with County leadership, department stakeholders, and other public information staff in order to facilitate the appropriate and effective execution of the County’s information programs. This includes developing media, information management, and public relations strategies, and ensuring County compliance with the California Public Records Act. The PIO will also manage the County’s central online presence through social media and other digital platforms, and will work with department representatives in the effective utilization of electronic media.

Additionally, the PIO will play a key support role by providing tactical direction to County Departments with regards to public relations issues, and working strategically with stakeholders to promote public awareness on a broad range of County activities and initiatives.

County of Riverside

Job Application Site (Posting 13937)

Public Information & Community Outreach Specialist

Conway, South Carolina

Horry County Government has an opening for a Public Information & Community Outreach Specialist in our Public Information Office. Position includes media relations, social media management, strategic communication, public education, and public speaking. Additional information and application available at horrycounty.org/employment.

Horry County, South Carolina

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Employment Opportunities – October 31, 2018

Oct 31, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

The National Information Officers Association has received a number of employment opportunities to share. Please read all details thoroughly and be aware of time limitations. NIOA does not take responsibility for errors in the job announcements. It is the reader’s responsibility to be aware of posting deadlines.

Senior Public Information Representative

Oakland, CA

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) seeks a Senior Public Information Representative to join our fast-paced communications team. EBMUD has a proud history of providing high-quality drinking water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. EBMUD’s award-winning wastewater treatment program protects San Francisco Bay and serves 680,000 customers.

The Senior Public Information Representative is a supervisory level professional who will manage and perform complex work in media relations, publications, web development, social media and communications management. We seek an exceptional communicator who can foster strategic and effective communication about EBMUD issues and act as media spokesperson and manage publications, social media, and web content. The incumbent will report to the Special Assistant IV (Public Relations and Community Outreach), and work closely with the General Manager, senior managers, elected and appointed officials and expert technical staff on programs and projects that provide essential community services and protect our environment.

Full position details

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 9, 218. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

Communication Specialist SR- Public Information Officer

Newport News, VA

The City of Newport News is recruiting for a Communication Specialist SR- Public Information Officer. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, coordination, and communication of a variety of public information and media relations programs, services and activities designed to keep the public informed of the Police Department’s programs, accomplishments and position on current issues. May serve as a lead worker.

It requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or a related field and 3-5 years of directly related experience in media relations, communications, marketing or public relations.

Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
Anticipated hiring range: $44,651 – $79,565.
To apply, visit the Newport News Job Portal by November 6, 2018.
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County Public Information Officer

Riverside, CA

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$88,024.00 – $157,919.00 Annually

The PIO will serve as a primary media spokesperson for the County and will develop and direct a comprehensive Countywide public information and public relations program. The PIO will be both proactive and responsive in developing stories and press releases of public interest, and in responding to news media and public information requests. The selected candidate will collaborate and build strategic partnerships with County leadership, department stakeholders, and other public information staff in order to facilitate the appropriate and effective execution of the County’s information programs. This includes developing media, information management, and public relations strategies, and ensuring County compliance with the California Public Records Act. The PIO will also manage the County’s central online presence through social media and other digital platforms, and will work with department representatives in the effective utilization of electronic media. Additionally, the PIO will play a key support role by providing tactical direction to County Departments with regards to public relations issues, and working strategically with stakeholders to promote public awareness on a broad range of County activities and initiatives.

The successful candidate for the PIO position will have strong public information/journalism experience that includes the development, editing, and dissemination of public information for mass media distribution. Candidates for this position must be confident and strategic media professionals with excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. The PIO should be a highly talented editor with the ability to distill information into engaging content, and will have demonstrable journalism experience, and/or experience responding to the press or public on complex issues. Candidates who possess a thorough understanding of the achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives, and programs of the County are highly desired, as are those who are bilingual in Spanish.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates may apply for the position by emailing a cover letter and resume to Julia Luna at jluna@rivco.org, or may apply using the County of Riverside Job Gateway at jobs.co.riverside.ca.us.

For more information about this opportunity, please review the full posting.

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Employment: Communications Specialist – Newport News VA

Sep 5, 2018 | Employment Opportunities

Communication Specialist SR- Public Information

Newport News, VA

The City of Newport News is recruiting for a Communication Specialist SR- Public Information Officer. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the development,
implementation, coordination, and communication of a variety of public information and media relations programs, services and activities designed to keep the public informed of the Police Department’s programs, accomplishments and position on current issues.

May serve as a lead worker. It requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or a related field and 3-5 years of directly related experience in media relations, communications, marketing or public relations.

Prior law enforcement experience is preferred. Anticipated hiring range: $44,651 – $79,565.

To apply, logon to www.jobs-nngov.com by September 7, 2018.

Job Description Posting Site: www.nnva.gov/human-resources
Government Agency Website: www.nnva.gov/

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