Public Information Specialist Senior

City of Austin

Austin, Texas, USA
$32.96 – $41.20ph; not specified; not specified
Disseminate accurate information during emergencies
Develop proactive education and outreach
Marketing, public relations, media relations
This communications position works with a variety of City departments as well as state, county, regional, and non-profit agencies to quickly disseminate accurate information during emergency situations

Job Summary

  • This communications position works with a variety of City departments as well as state, county, regional, and non-profit agencies to quickly disseminate accurate information during emergency situations.
  • Additionally, this position focuses on developing and providing proactive education and outreach regarding emergency preparedness during non-emergency days.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.

Matching Summary

This communications position works with a variety of City departments as well as state, county, regional, and non-profit agencies to quickly disseminate accurate information during emergency situations.

Salary

$32.96 – $41.20/hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • disseminate accurate information during emergencies
  • develop proactive education and outreach
  • marketing, public relations, media relations
  • publication of documents
  • interpret policies and guidelines
  • work with frequent interruptions

Nice-to-have

  • values every employee
  • forward-thinking organization
  • focus on wellness
  • career growth opportunities
  • modern work spaces

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising or related field
  • four (4) years of progressive experience in public information programs
  • one (1) year in a team leader/coordinator capacity
  • Experience managing official social media accounts
  • Experience writing press releases and media advisories
  • Experience planning and executing news conferences
  • Experience developing and implementing public education campaigns
  • Experience developing responses to media inquiries
  • Experience in crisis communications
  • Ability to travel to more than one work location
  • CJIS criminal background investigation required

Work Rights

Not specified

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