Public Information & Media Relations Manager

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Office of Strategic Communications seeks a qualified Public Information Manager to develop, coordinate, and disseminate information to the public and media. This role interfaces with agencies for media relations, social media, and event management.

Responsibilities include content creation, media relations, social media oversight, public engagement, and crisis communication, with a focus on accurate, timely information about city initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Five years of public communications experience with supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Content creation: lead development of press releases, social posts, newsletters, and other materials.
• Media relations: act as official spokesperson and media liaison for assigned agency.
• Social media management: coordinate updates across City platforms with the Social Media Manager.
• Public engagement: support or lead outreach, attend community events, and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Graphic design

Still photography

Script writing

Video production

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM

GIS

Photo editing software

Job description

The City of Richmond Office of Strategic Communications seeks a qualified Public Information Manager to develop, coordinate, and disseminate information to the public and media. This role interfaces with agencies for media relations, social media, and event management.

Responsibilities include content creation, media relations, social media oversight, public engagement, and crisis communication, with a focus on accurate, timely information about city initiatives.