PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III - EXCLUDED at City of Chicago | Chicago, IL

City of Chicago

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III - EXCLUDED

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the public information and outreach program, coordinating press, FOIA responses, social content, and community engagement to inform the public and partners.

News & Public Affairs: Oversee press releases and inquiries.
Social & Outreach: Own social materials, blogs, and event promotion to communities.
Content & Events: Produce promotional materials and oversee website content and staff speaking engagements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

News & Public Affairs: Oversee preparation of news articles and press releases and respond to public/media inquiries.
FOIA & Inquiries: Coordinate response to FOIA requests.
Website & Digital: Prepare materials for updating the website and oversee the updates of all OBM websites and webpages.
Social Content: Prepare all materials for posting on social media.
Community Engagement: Support community engagement activities of the office.
Publications & Materials: Prepare and oversee content creation, including graphics for newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites.
Events & Meetings: Coordinate and attend meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events.
Data & Confidentiality: Access confidential and sensitive data and communication materials.
Promotional Materials: Design and coordinate the production of promotional materials including banners and posters.
Publications Support: Oversee and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information, OR
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information, OR
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 experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information , OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus two (2) of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information

City of Chicago

The City of Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, with a population of nearly three million people. As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America's heartland: integrity, hard work, and community, and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods. Led by the 57th Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, the City of Chicago operates through the guiding principles of effective government, competitive delivery of high-quality services, and transparency. Through these principles, we strive to efficiently deliver services that address the unique challenges facing our city, and to make Chicago the preferred employer of choice for its residents.The Chicago Department of Human Resources (DHR) manages all human resources functions for the city, including establishing policies, advising departments, ensuring fair hiring, and developing programs for employee development and management skills. With a workforce of about 33,000 people and opportunities in more than 1,400 different job titles and categories, DHR’s mission is to serve the City of Chicago by driving the best human resources practices, acting as stewards of change, and establishing and maintaining a fair, equitable and transparent employment practices free of political influence.

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