Media Relations & Public Outreach Coordinator

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque seeks a department spokesperson to disseminate information and write press releases for the public and media. The role involves coordinating media events, public communications, and online content across divisions.

Responsibilities include preparing speeches, reports, and publications; managing social media; and assisting with Public Records Act requests. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of communications experience with supervisory exposure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, business administration, public relations or related field; and
• Three (3) years of marketing or communications experience; and
• To include one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and work directly with the media on all inquiries relating to assigned department; serve as department spokesperson.
• Participate in the coordination of various media events.
• Coordinate the distribution of departmental news releases and articles, brochures, and packets in various formats and platforms.
• Develop and coordinate programs to promote departmental services and initiatives using videography, photography, public presentations, and social media.
• Coordinate and schedule speaking engagements, special events and media interviews to convey information about specific department programs, inquiries or events.
• Write and/or edit speeches, press releases, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters, correspondence, and relevant meeting agenda items for assigned department.
• Develop and coordinate the creation, design and layout of publications including the arrangement of print, photography, illustrations, and artwork.
• Represent assigned department in appearances with various media; make presentations to the public, community organizations, businesses and other groups as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of media and community communication.
• Maintain and produce electronic calendar listings of hearings, events and public service announcements.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain databases and files to track activities and history.
• Develop and prepare various reports as required.
• Manage and update department website , media, and social media content .
• Assist with Inspection of Public Record Act requests from general public and the media as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, business administration, public relations or related field

3 years of marketing or communications experience

1 year of supervisory experience

Job description

City of Albuquerque seeks a department spokesperson to disseminate information and write press releases for the public and media. The role involves coordinating media events, public communications, and online content across divisions.

Responsibilities include preparing speeches, reports, and publications; managing social media; and assisting with Public Records Act requests. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of communications experience with supervisory exposure are required.