Public Information Officer

Cogsc; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogsc in Georgetown, SC seeks a Public Information Officer to serve as the link between the City and the community, media, and other government entities. The PIO supports the Mayor and management team in formulating internal and external communications and backs up the Municipal Clerk.

Responsibilities include handling FOIA requests, participating in the Executive Cabinet Team, and reporting to the City Administrator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, public administration, or related field.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Experience as a graphic designer, video producer, or professional writer is a plus.
• Must have a valid SC driver's license.
• Government experience preferred.
• Must obtain FEMA L105 certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a link between the City and the community, media, and other government entities.
• Support the Mayor and management staff in formulating internal and external communications.
• Provide backup support to the Municipal Clerk and process FOIA requests.
• Sit as a member of the Executive Cabinet Team and report to the City Administrator.

Skills

Excellent writing

Public relations

Graphic design

Video production

Professional writer

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, public administration or related field

Job description

Position Overview:

Under limited supervision, serves as a link between the City and the community, media, and other government entities. The PIO supports the Mayor, the City's management team, and staff in formulating internal and external communications. Serves as backup to the Municipal Clerk and processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Serves as a member of the Executive Cabinet Team (ECT). Reports to the City Administrator.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, or related field and four (4) years progressive responsibility in public or community relations work, with an emphasis on managing external communications and public information programs.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Experience as a graphic designer, video producer, or professional writer is a plus.
• Must have a valid SC driver's license.
• Relevant full-time experience with a government agency is preferred.
• Must have or acquire FEMA L105 Public Information Basics certification within 12 months of hire.