Pol Media Relations Coord

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington Police Department seeks a media relations specialist to respond to media requests, coordinate inquiries, and serve as liaison between the department and reporters.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and at least two years in media/public relations or a law enforcement-related area. Salary ranges from $70,993.50 to $88,741.88 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public administration, criminal justice, mass communications, or a related field required or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ experience in media/public relations, journalism, or a law enforcement-related field.
• Knowledge of media relations practices and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media requests and coordinate information releases.
• Prepare news releases and conduct interviews with print and broadcast media.
• Respond to routine media inquiries and coordinate activities with department units.
• Coordinate media activities during major events and emergencies.
• Facilitate training sessions related to department media relations and speak at public engagements.

Skills

Media relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

PC & office software

Job description

DEPARTMENT

Police

SALARY

$70,993.50 - $88,741.88

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, responds and/or coordinates responses to all media requests and related inquiries; performs liaison functions between the department and media representatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to perform liaison functions with all members of the media, preparing news releases and conducting interviews with print and broadcast media.
• Ability to respond to routine media requests for information and coordinate media activities with other units within the department.
• Ability to respond to major events and emergency situations.
• Ability to facilitate training sessions related to department media relations, speak at public engagements and attend public relations activities.
• Ability to prepare written correspondence and disseminate information.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to plan, direct, monitor and provide management oversight for Water Treatment, Laboratory Services, and Water Resource Services activities.
• Provides management of personnel including hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, rulemaking, safety assurance, and other duties supporting a team environment.
• Ability to plan, direct and monitor preparation and implementation of annual operating budget and capital improvement projects for Water Treatment, Laboratory Services, and Water Resource Services
• Ability to plan and implement actions that ensure meeting all regulatory requirements for water treatment, production, pretreatment, watershed management, and laboratory services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of investigation practices and methods.
• Knowledge of laws relating to search and seizure, arrest, and the rules of evidence. Knowledge of the Open Records Act concerning the release of information
• Knowledge of court decisions concerning admissibility of testimony and confessions. Knowledge of interrogation and interview techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of the principles of crime prevention.
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for the identification and preservation of evidence. Skill in recording and organizing data.
• Skill in identifying and using potential sources of data.
• Skill in interpreting and understanding Criminal and Traffic Laws, Code of Criminal Procedure, City ordinances, City policies and procedures and police department policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other agencies. Media representatives and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make independent decisions.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including PC and relevant software applications.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including, but not limited to walking, standing, kneeling, seeing, writing and driving.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public administration, criminal justice, mass communications, or a related field plus two years’ experience in media/public relations, journalism, or a law enforcement-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.