Citywide Public Relations Specialist

Zuckerberg San Francisco General; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Public Relations Assistant (1310) for a citywide examination process. The role supports public information materials, publicity efforts, and event coordination within a City department.

Exempt-to-permanent civil service path applies. The position requires a bachelor's degree or relevant substitution, and involves drafting materials, maintaining mailing lists, and coordinating communications with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, public information, or related field.
• Experience with public relations, public affairs, or news dissemination may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Creates drafts of public relations materials or publicity releases; coordinates public information and related program activity.
• Maintains departmental publicity mailing lists; distributes pamphlets, booklets and material to interested parties.
• Gathers data for annual reports and other publications related to public relations and community activities.
• Organizes media advisories; maintains files of media coverage and research for the public relations department.
• Assists with advertising strategies and coordinates events such as workshops, ceremonies, conferences.
• Makes contacts to arrange department tours and to provide public information to external organizations.
• Responds to inquiries by phone and email; directs media inquiries to appropriate departments.
• Maintains computer files and databases; generates reports.
• Conducts online research on department media and publicity activities as directed.
• Tracks and monitors contract invoices and other costs.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Writing

Public information

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Public Relations Assistant (1310) for a citywide examination process. The role supports public information materials, publicity efforts, and event coordination within a City department.

Exempt-to-permanent civil service path applies. The position requires a bachelor's degree or relevant substitution, and involves drafting materials, maintaining mailing lists, and coordinating communications with external partners.