Public Information & Media Relations Specialist

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in Visalia seeks a Public Information Officer to serve as the department's spokesperson and help plan media relations initiatives. The role emphasizes clear public communication and handling media inquiries with professionalism.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, or public relations and at least two years in journalism or public relations. A California driver’s license is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.
• Two years of experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.
• Knowledge of journalistic styles and public information programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to the public and media.

Responsibilities

• May serve as Department or Agency spokesperson in media requests for information when required.
• Assist in planning, development, coordination and implementation of media strategies to disseminate department or agency information.
• Assist in coordinating public relations activities.
• Assist with the development of materials to be presented in press announcements including preparing press releases and feature articles.
• Help to develop and coordinate the illustration and printing of publications.

Skills

Public relations

Journalism

Mass media

Writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or public relations

Job description

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in Visalia seeks a Public Information Officer to serve as the department's spokesperson and help plan media relations initiatives. The role emphasizes clear public communication and handling media inquiries with professionalism.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, or public relations and at least two years in journalism or public relations. A California driver’s license is required or obtainable.