Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the assigned department and the media, which includes responding to media requests; disseminating press releases; generating and deferring media attention; preparing and disseminating public service announcements; creating talking points; generating public relations schedules; setting up press conferences and meetings; participating in interviews and performing other related activities.
• Develops, plans, and implements community education, outreach, and marketing activities, materials, and publicity for applicable public information and/or involvement programs.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and gives presentations to schools, government agencies, community groups and at conferences.
• Participates in developing and monitoring a public relations budget.
• Coordinate the development, distribution, and analysis of surveys.
• Creates newsletters, brochures, flyers, banners, displays, posters, and other marketing materials and coordinates and oversees the printing and incorporation of items on the City's website.
• Develops, prepares, implements, and distributes educational and promotional materials, videos, lectures, training programs, and other literature to publicize services, programs, and events for assigned areas of responsibility; coordinates the dissemination of materials.
• Designs, lays out, and coordinates the printing and dissemination of applicable reports, policy manuals, lists, and/or other applicable items.
• Coordinates special events and programs, including work activities with other departments, outside agencies, and/or other applicable groups.
• May be required to use, carry, and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Public Relations or related field and two (2) years of public relations experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of public information principles, public relations principles, community relations principles, graphic design principles, writing styles, press management principles, media outlets, and marketing material development principles.
• Skill in implementing public relations programs; coordinating speaking in public; developing, planning and implementing long-range educational initiatives; monitoring budgets; preparing marketing and collateral materials; preparing press releases; generating media attention; using a computer and related software applications; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• The Great Outdoors: Chattanooga isn’t just near nature, it’s immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the Scenic City offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
• In Chattanooga, work-life balance means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.