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Public Information Officer

City of San Diego
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Public Information Officer positions write, edit, prepare and disseminate information to the media and the public; develop and implement communication plans for client departments, strategizes and create outreach campaigns for client departments and specific projects and programs; write, edit and prepare media advisories, releases and news stories for traditional and social media; write and edit web, print and social media material; manage social media accounts and webpages; write internal communications for City employees; disseminate information to the Mayor, City Council, management, community stakeholders and business owners regarding any planned or emergency activities or projects; schedule, coordinate and participate in public outreach efforts such as community meetings and targeted educational outreach programs; serve as a resource/liaison with the mass media and other departments and agencies; write and edit speaking points and video scripts; research and respond to media inquiries; facilitate public meetings and events; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

  • 4% effective 7/1/24
  • 2% effective 1/1/25
  • 5% effective 7/1/25

In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Public Information Officer:

  • 5% effective 1/1/25
  • 5% effective 1/1/26

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
 

EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time professional-level experience in public relations, media relations, journalism, marketing, community relations, or social media experience.

 

LICENSE:  A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.  

 

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

  • Exceptional writing, editing, copyediting and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence and ability to successfully interact with members of the public, as well as with professional staff, elected public officials and media.
  • Ability to write and copy edit using Associated Press style.
  • Knowledge of social media content creation and management experience using social media analytics to inform strategies.
  • Bilingual communication skills.

 

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