Public Communications & Media Specialist

Village of Tinley Park; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking a Public Information Coordinator to plan, develop, and execute internal and external communication initiatives aimed at promoting the Village’s positive image. This role collaborates with multiple departments to ensure consistent, clear messaging across newsletters, websites, social media, and events.

Responsibilities include gathering information, writing for various platforms, and coordinating media relations and production of print, video, and digital

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in journalism, community/public relations, or public information.
• Experience writing for various platforms is required.
• Municipal experience and media relations experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather facts from Village departments and boards and write news and feature copy for newsletters, press releases, websites, speeches, and scripts.
• Coordinate outreach to the community through print publications, websites, social media, videos, and other media to ensure a consistent voice.
• Develop design concepts and production solutions for communications (flyers, announcements) based on marketing strategies.
• Maintain advanced design skills and knowledge of current design/production techniques.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local media; respond to inquiries as needed and escort reporters/photographers.
• Attend Village events and capture photos/videos using village equipment; update village video programming as needed.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Media relations

Copywriting

Social media management

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Graphic design software

Photo/video editing software

Job description

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking a Public Information Coordinator to plan, develop, and execute internal and external communication initiatives aimed at promoting the Village’s positive image. This role collaborates with multiple departments to ensure consistent, clear messaging across newsletters, websites, social media, and events.

Responsibilities include gathering information, writing for various platforms, and coordinating media relations and production of print, video, and digital