Public Information & Media Liaison

Colorado 911 Resource Center, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Englewood seeks a Public Information Officer to lead media relations and public information efforts, reporting to the Communications Director. The role manages routine media inquiries, coordinates responses with departments and subject matter experts, and develops proactive media opportunities.

Responsibilities include writing press materials, coordinating interviews, producing video content, preparing staff for on-camera appearances, and supporting crisis communications to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, Digital Media or closely related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in media relations, public information, journalism or communications.
• Experience writing for public audiences and producing video content; on-camera experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for routine media inquiries and coordinate responses with department leaders.
• Develop relationships with local, regional and national media; coordinate interviews and access to city representatives.
• Write and distribute press releases, advisories, statements, talking points and FAQs.
• Identify proactive story opportunities and pitch them to media; coordinate coverage as appropriate.
• Monitor news coverage, manage risks and brief leadership on developments.
• Support crisis and emergency communications, including Joint Information System activities as assigned.
• Serve as a City spokesperson for on-camera interviews and public information updates.

Skills

Media relations

News writing

On-camera communication

Crisis communications

Video production

Social media

Public speaking

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/English

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office

Job description

The City of Englewood seeks a Public Information Officer to lead media relations and public information efforts, reporting to the Communications Director. The role manages routine media inquiries, coordinates responses with departments and subject matter experts, and develops proactive media opportunities.

Responsibilities include writing press materials, coordinating interviews, producing video content, preparing staff for on-camera appearances, and supporting crisis communications to align