Public Affairs & Media Liaison - Hybrid

Oregon Counties; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave

2 Floating Holidays

Annual vacation accrual 8 hours/month

Wellness program

Free health insurance premium

Job summary

Oregon Counties is seeking a Public Information Officer to lead media relations and public outreach for Benton County. You will collaborate with the Chief of Staff and Communications staff to craft internal and external messaging, manage sensitive information, and drive communications initiatives across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2 years of PR/communications experience, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English, creative writing, history, political science, public or business administration, or related field.
• 2 years of professional work experience in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications.
• Bilingual in Spanish / English.
• 3+ years of directly related professional work experience in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications.
• AP style experience preferred.
• Experience in media relations as an organization, department or division spokesperson.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance for digital content.

Responsibilities

• The PIO is the primary media liaison and manager of public outreach for the Benton County organization.
• Collaborates with the Chief of Staff and Communications staff to deliver internal and external communications.
• Manages and disseminates sensitive information in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Provides portfolio examples when requested.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Writing

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism / communications / public relations / marketing / English / creative writing

Tools

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Constant Contact

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oregon Counties is seeking a Public Information Officer to lead media relations and public outreach for Benton County. You will collaborate with the Chief of Staff and Communications staff to craft internal and external messaging, manage sensitive information, and drive communications initiatives across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2 years of PR/communications experience, and strong writing skills.