Public Relations and Media Director Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Public Relations and Media Director 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Pinellas Park, FL 33781

ATTENTION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED

https://www.pinellas-park.com/apply •resume required

BENEFITS

Vacation, Sick, and Personal time 10 paid holidays Parental Leave 24/7 Employee Gym Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life Insurance Short- and Long-term Disability Critical Illness Accidental Injury FSA for health and dependent care Tuition Reimbursement Job certification paid training Retirement plans: Pension and 457 Deferred Compensation See more information on our PTO and insurance benefits at www.

https:

//www.pinellas-park.com/EmployeeBenefits

BENEFITS

24/7 Employee Gym Vacation, Sick, and Personal time 10 paid holidays Parental Leave Funeral/Bereavement Leave Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life Insurance Short- and Long-term Disability FSA for health and dependent care Retirement plans: Pension and 457 Deferred Compensation Tuition Reimbursement See more information on our PTO and insurance benefits at www.

https:

//www.pinellas-park.com/EmployeeBenefits

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general direction of the City Manager, serves as the public information officer and official spokesperson for the City. Promotes programs, special projects, and accomplishments by gathering, writing and editing a variety of material to be published on several platforms. Plans, organizes, and coordinates public relations activities for the City, including segments with the media. Acts with discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in mass communications, journalism, public relations/information, marketing, business or public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, journalism, and public relations/information, with at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. State level Public Information Officer (PIO) Certification preferred. Requires a valid Florida driver license. Requires flexibility in hours and days of work and work locations due to frequent meetings and activities outside normal work hours. Work involves a minimum of physical effort most days, however may be standing or walking extensively during special events. Travel via automobile within and outside of the City occurs as needed.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS

Responds quickly during times of crisis and emergencies, providing consistent, vetted messaging to our media partners and community members; and is on-call to respond to after hours, breaking news situations. Directs and actively participates in the City’s public relations efforts for the purpose of promoting trust, cooperation, and understanding; coordinates and facilitates the dissemination of information to the media and the general public; and organizes press conferences. Develops content for and reviews City departments’ websites and social media channels; and directly supervises staff in these responsibilities. Develops/directs multi-media presentations and collateral, including PowerPoint, newsletters, brochures, photography, videos, etc., ensuring overall success with City programs. Acts as the City’s official public information contact for the news media and public regarding City activities, programs, plans, emergencies, and projects. Manages the operation of the City’s government television station to include the successful development, production, and broadcast of City meetings and informational programming. Researches and analyzes information and formulate a single, coordinated response to media inquiries and to the public through physical and electronic media. Coordinates efforts to ensure that the press and public are provided with access to timely, accurate, and informative news concerning City activities, especially regarding police, fire, and emergency management operations. Represents the City at local and regional meetings of community and business groups; compiles information, writes, edits, and drafts speeches and presentations for the City Manager and elected officials for meetings with other government and community groups; officiates and acts as master of ceremonies for City sponsored activities. The above is a brief summary of relevant information. For full details, please view the job description listed on the Applicant Portal with the job posting, https://www.pinellas-park.com/Apply Call Human Resources with questions at 727-369-0633. Pursuant to section 295.07,

Florida Statutes:

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. ~EOE/DFWP/At-Will~

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $84,581.12 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-site gym Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person