Public Information Lead & Media Relations Expert

Prince George County, VA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County seeks a Public Information Officer to lead county messaging across print, web, social media and video, oversee brand standards, write and edit press releases, and coordinate press conferences.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, strong writing and presentation skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience in media relations; FEMA certifications are preferred and a VA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, PR or journalism.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with press releases and media relations.
• Knowledge of social media strategy and outreach.
• Ability to coordinate multiple PR activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate county public information messaging across print, web, social media and video.
• Oversee county brand and style in all public information materials.
• Write and edit press releases and news articles; coordinate press conferences; may serve as spokesperson.

Skills

Mass communications

Public relations

Social media

Written communication

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

FEMA IS-29, G290.A

Virginia driver’s license

Tools

MS Office

Web publishing tools

Content management systems

Job description

Prince George County seeks a Public Information Officer to lead county messaging across print, web, social media and video, oversee brand standards, write and edit press releases, and coordinate press conferences.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, strong writing and presentation skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience in media relations; FEMA certifications are preferred and a VA driver’s license is required.