Public Information Officer

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City of Neosho
CITY OF NEOSHO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Title:
Public Information Officer
Status:
Full-Time
Department:
City Hall
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary:
$41,200/year
Reports To:
Human Resources
Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to act as a dedicated spokesperson for the City, effectively conveying information to its residents. This encompasses supporting the overall quality of life for citizens through strategic marketing initiatives, adept public relations, and orchestration of events sponsored or organized by the City.
General Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Build awareness of city information, news, programs, and events by communicating information to the media or the public through social media, web posts, videos, fact sheets, and other promotional and public information materials.
Research, draft, submit, and distribute press releases.
Develop, edit, publish, and distribute communications to city employees including newsletters, memos, and emails.
Attend City events to assist media with interviews.
Respond to media and public inquiries and disseminate public information, during and in response to crises, emergencies, and other critical situations; respond to requests for information on behalf of management.
Prepare articles featuring information about city services and programs for local newspapers.
Will be the administrator for the City’s website including designing, updating, and working with all city departments for postings such as notices, bids, and documents.
Coordinate all phases of city-sponsored events geared to citizens’ interests including advertising and marketing.
Coordinate all City marketing/branding efforts.
Assist with coordinating day to day operations/facility management of city-owned renting facilities including the Civic Auditorium and Lampo Community Center.
Assist with coordinating annual events such as Celebrate Neosho, Fall Festival, and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Create, manage, and evaluate events, including ideation, audience determination, timeline creation, budgeting, promotional material development, vendor coordination, staff planning, PR coordination, and post-event evaluation for continuous improvement.
Other Important Responsibilities and Duties:
Provides written and verbal reports to the Human Resources Director.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
City departments and local government.
Social media and website management.
Community demographics.
Local media outlets
Various journalistic styles.
Current principles, techniques, and objectives of public information, and relations programs.
Ability to:
Learn City functions and operations.
Work in a fast-paced office environment and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively with other city employees, members of the media, other agencies, and the public by telephone, face-to-face, and in group settings.
Produce written documents in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.
Organize all phases and aspects involved in a public relations program.
Enter data and information into a terminal or personal computer using a keyboard device.
Work cooperatively with other city employees, media representatives and the public.
Work independently and exercise independent judgement within city policy.
Translate ideas into a finished product.
Respond to problems that may occur during an event.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have met the following qualifications:
General Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Will be subject to background investigation.
Must successfully complete pre-employment substance abuse testing and physical.
Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, public relations, or a field related to the work and two (2) years of professional experience in developing and implementing public information programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Reasoning Ability
Making sound decisions.
Effective interaction and communication with others.
Demonstrate excellent work ethic and integrity.
Demonstrate intellectual capabilities.
Physical Demands
Travel from site to site; work in office and field environments; work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to computer screens.
Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
Operating computerized equipment.
Maintaining effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Making observations
Communication with others
Reading and writing
Operating computerized equipment
Work Environment
Work is conducted in a typical office environment with standard office equipment. Travel from site to site and work in field environments frequently. Exposure to computer screens.
Training:
Participate in additional training related to job as requested by supervisor.
How to Apply:
Visit our website at
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Only individuals who submit an employment application will be considered for the position.
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