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Job Description
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
at Burbank Unified Print Application Deadline 7/17/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/13/2026 Contact Amy Goulet 818-729-4411 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $8,917.83•$11,950.50 Monthly Add'l Salary Info $107,014•143,406.00 ANNUALLY Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
OPENING DETAILS
Monday•Friday, 8 hours per day
Work Hours:
TBD Salary Range:
B (Classified Supervisor and Managers salary schedule)•New employees to the district will begin at Step-I
BASIC FUNCTION
The Public Information Officer serves as the District's lead strategist and coordinator for internal and external communications. Under the direction of the Superintendent, this position develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive communication program that ensures accurate, timely, and transparent information is shared with all stakeholders. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
ALL APPLICANTS MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT THROUGH EDJOIN.ORG TO APPLY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree in a related field preferred Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or a closely related field; experience in a public agency or school district environment preferred
PLEASE INCLUDE EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THIS POSITION ON YOUR APPLICATION OR RESUME, IT IS REQUIRED FOR SCREENING PURPOSES PLEASE NOTE
ALL
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE SCREENED OUT.
All foreign education documents must be translated and evaluated for U.S. equivalency prior to submitting
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW
Copy of Transcript (COPY
OF TRANSCRIPT OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE SHOWING COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OR A RELATED FIELD
) Driver's License Copy (VALID
CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE
) Resume (SHOWING
EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS OR RELATED FIELD
) Requirements / Qualifications
ALL APPLICANTS MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT THROUGH EDJOIN.ORG TO APPLY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree in a related field preferred Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or a closely related field; experience in a public agency or school district environment preferred
PLEASE INCLUDE EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THIS POSITION ON YOUR APPLICATION OR RESUME, IT IS REQUIRED FOR SCREENING PURPOSES PLEASE NOTE
ALL
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE SCREENED OUT.
All foreign education documents must be translated and evaluated for U.S. equivalency prior to submitting
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW
Copy of Transcript (COPY
OF TRANSCRIPT OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE SHOWING COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OR A RELATED FIELD
) Driver's License Copy (VALID
CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE
) Resume (SHOWING
EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS OR RELATED FIELD
) Comments and Other Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is an in-person, on-site position requiring regular presence at District offices, schoolsites, and community locations; frequent interaction with staff, students, families, media, and community stakeholders; occasional evening and weekend work required for Board meetings, events, and emergency communications; may be required to respond to urgent communication needs outside of standard workhours
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Burbank Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in employment. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Comments and Other Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is an in-person, on-site position requiring regular presence at District offices, schoolsites, and community locations; frequent interaction with staff, students, families, media, and community stakeholders; occasional evening and weekend work required for Board meetings, events, and emergency communications; may be required to respond to urgent communication needs outside of standard workhours
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Burbank Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in employment. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Links Related To This Job Visit the Burbank Website CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
