Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Communications Director, the Public Information Officer (PIO) serves as the City's primary media relations professional and public-facing spokesperson. The PIO brings strong writing and content creation skills to the organization, producing press releases, talking points, scripts, council communications, and other materials that advance the City's narrative, keep residents informed, and strengthen the City's reputation.
• The PIO leads proactive and responsive communications for the organization, with a special emphasis on public safety media relations. The PIO works in close partnership with the Longmont Police and Fire Departments and other public safety partners to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent communication with the community during critical incidents, breaking news, and routine public safety matters.
• This role requires strong judgment, political awareness, and the ability to represent the City with poise and credibility, both in person and in written communications, across interactions with journalists, elected officials, City and department leadership, and diverse community members through multiple communication platforms.
• The Public Information Officer must be available outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, and be on call to respond to incidents as they arise.