Director of Public Information & Outreach

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a Director of Information and Outreach. The role leads outreach initiatives, public information management across news media, the office website, and social platforms, and ensures compliance with legal constraints in IG statements.

Ideal candidates have legal training or experience, can draft documents, conduct research, and lead training initiatives while coordinating with multiple leaders and stakeholders in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of investigative standards and municipal operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication, particularly legal style writing; Exceptional editing, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; - Skills in crisis communication, outreach strategy, data analysis, and training.
• Abilities: Ability to work independently; manage multiple priorities; Ability to perform basic updates to social media platforms and departmental web pages, with the technical aptitude and confidence to learn new tools and systems as needed; Ability to demonstrate ethical conduct, sound judgment, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications support across press, publications, websites, and social media.
• Draft press releases and manage media inquiries.
• Stay abreast of all media related to the City and the OIG office.
• Offer media messaging guidance related to high profile matters.
• Ensure IG public statements comply with investigative and legal constraints.
• Develop public information materials and manage OIG marketing efforts.
• Plan and implement outreach and anti-corruption training.
• Preserve confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Monitor outreach impact.
• Strengthen partnerships with media, oversight bodies, and community groups.
• Oversee digital content strategy across web and social platforms.
• Assess city operations for compliance and corruption risks.
• Assist with legal reviews/writings as requested by OIG General Counsel.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Independent Procurement Review divisions for office wide needs.
• Draft policy updates and assist with implementation.

Skills

Investigative standards

Municipal operations

Legal writing

Editing

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Crisis communication

Outreach strategy

Data analysis

Training

Job description

The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a Director of Information and Outreach. The role leads outreach initiatives, public information management across news media, the office website, and social platforms, and ensures compliance with legal constraints in IG statements.

Ideal candidates have legal training or experience, can draft documents, conduct research, and lead training initiatives while coordinating with multiple leaders and stakeholders in a dynamic