Public Affairs Specialist

Position Summary

The HHH Public Affairs Specialist works under the direction of the Director of Health, Housing, and Homelessness to develop, implement, maintain, and disseminate an effective public information program, including the development of communications arcs and strategies for priority programs. Responsible for the evaluation of communication strategies.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

• Develop and execute communications arcs on priority programs and evaluate the effectiveness.
• Develop news releases, advisories and statements for the media.
• Respond to and work directly with the media on all inquiries; serve as department spokesperson, when needed.
• Lead the development of talking points for media interviews and press conferences.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a library of communications materials, databases and files to track activities and history.
• Participate in the coordination of various media events.
• Develop and coordinate programs to promote departmental services and initiatives using videography, photography, public presentations, and social media.
• Cook up and coordinate speaking engagements, special events and media interviews to convey information about specific department programs, inquiries or events.
• Write and/or edit speeches, press releases, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters, correspondence, and relevant meeting agenda items for assigned department.
• Develop and coordinate the creation, design and layout of publications including the arrangement of print, photography, illustrations, and artwork.
• Represent assigned department in appearances with various media; make presentations to the public, community organizations, businesses and other groups as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of media and community communication.
• Develop and prepare various reports as required.
• Manage and update department website content.
• Initiate, administer and oversee contracts related to advertising and/or marketing activities; coordinate contract development and signatory activities; verify contract specifications for clients.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, marketing, communications, business administration, or public relations preferred;
• Additional Requirements: Three (3) years of communications experience preferred.