Public Relations Coordinator 1 at City of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $56K/yr – $68K/yr

City of Chattanooga

Public Relations Coordinator 1

Chattanooga, TN (On-site)

$56K/yr – $68K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and community outreach with cross department collaboration, shaping communications to public audiences and managing events and materials that publicize services.

Liaison and Outreach: Handle media requests, press releases, talking points and press conferences to drive visibility.
Public Materials: Develop and disseminate educational content, newsletters, and promotional media for public information programs.
Presentations and Events: Plan and deliver talks to schools, agencies, and groups, and coordinate cross department events.

Job Description

Responsibilities: Respond to media requests; disseminate press releases; prepare talking points; set up press conferences; participate in interviews; manage media schedules and related PR activities.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement community education, outreach, and marketing materials for public information or involvement programs.
Responsibilities: Plan and present to schools, government agencies, community groups, and at conferences; coordinate events with other departments or groups.
Responsibilities: Monitor and contribute to the public relations budget; coordinate surveys; create newsletters, brochures, posters, and other marketing materials.
Responsibilities: Prepare educational and promotional materials, videos, trainings, and distribute them to publicize services and events; coordinate dissemination.
Responsibilities: Design and disseminate reports, manuals, lists, and other applicable items; coordinate printing and website updates.
Responsibilities: Coordinate special events and programs with other departments, outside agencies, and applicable groups.
Responsibilities: May be required to use a cell phone for job duties; maintain regular attendance; uphold good relationships with staff and citizens.
Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any): MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: WORK ENVIRONMENT:

City of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. The city boasts the most productive affordable housing program in the nation, and is notable for leveraging development funds through effective public/private partnerships, with significant civic involvement on the part of private foundations. Chattanooga was one of the first US cities to effectively use a citizen visioning process to set specific long-range goals to enrich the lives of residents and visitors.

Founded in 1984

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

1.7K employees (60 in marketing)

chattanooga.gov