Public Information & Media Relations Lead

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a Public Information Officer under the Communications Manager to support comprehensive city-wide communications, including public safety messaging, media relations, and editorial decisions.

Responsibilities span managing social media and the city website, producing press materials, coordinating community events, and guiding public communication strategies to uphold the city's brand and public trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in communications, journalism, media, public relations or closely related field.
• Or equivalent education, and/or experience

Responsibilities

• Acting as the City's spokesperson, distributing press releases, organizing news conferences, and identifying potential public relations issues.
• Building relationships with media professionals and monitoring media coverage.
• Manage the City's social media accounts and website, ensuring consistent branding and executing digital marketing campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field

Job description

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a Public Information Officer under the Communications Manager to support comprehensive city-wide communications, including public safety messaging, media relations, and editorial decisions.

Responsibilities span managing social media and the city website, producing press materials, coordinating community events, and guiding public communication strategies to uphold the city's brand and public trust.