PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III

About the role

Under general supervision, participates in and oversees the development of communication and public information materials in order to promote departmental programs and services; and performs related duties as required. Located at 121 N LaSalle Street, 10th Floor.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events
• Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites
• Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events
• Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters
• Oversees and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications
• Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities
• Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services
• Utilizes blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events and services
• Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services
• Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings, as needed
• Regularly monitoring and completing FOIA requests from the public
• Responding to emails from the department DOH inbox
• Updating the Department Website
• Writing press releases for DOH-specific initiatives
• Drafting quotes for review by the Director of Public Affairs
• Supporting with the development of scripts for social media
• Creating content and graphics for social media
• Supporting the development of communications campaigns for major DOH initiatives
• Assists with front desk coverage and answers phone calls and field in-person inquiries from the general public

Note: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information. Alternatively, seven (7) years of work experience preparing and disseminating public information; or an Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field plus five (5) years of experience; or a Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field plus two (2) years of experience.

Requirements

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process will be selected.

Pay

Starting Salary: $75,336. New hires are paid the starting rate.

Schedule

Days: Monday‑Friday. Hours: 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM.