Public Information Officer

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200% retirement match with employee 7%

100% tuition reimbursement

affordable medical, dental, and vision

10 paid holidays annually

24 days of PTO in your first year with

rollover from year-to-year

county-provided life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

other optional participation benefits

Job summary

Collin County is seeking a Public Information Officer to coordinate public relations activities and provide current information to County employees, citizens and area media. The role serves as spokesperson for the Commissioners’ Court when assigned and supports public information policies.

The incumbent will plan, write and edit news releases, newsletters, brochures, speeches and other materials, and coordinate press conferences, public meetings and special media events for the County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years in PR/journalism/communications/marketing or related field.
• Intermediate computer skills and a Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public information and media relations for the County.
• Plan, write and edit news releases, newsletters, and informational materials.
• Coordinate press conferences, public meetings, and special media events.
• Serve as spokesperson for the Commissioners’ Court when assigned.
• Arrange facility tours and other outreach activities.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Public Information Officer. This position coordinates public relations activities designed to provide County employees, citizens and area media with current information regarding pertinent aspects of County operations. Provides direct support to Commissioners’ Court in the areas of public information and media relations and serves as a spokesperson for the Court, when assigned. Develops and implements county public information policies and procedures. Plans, designs, writes and edits new releases, newsletters, informational articles, pamphlets and brochures, legislative testimony, speeches and other materials. Coordinates and conducts press conferences, public meetings, and receptions and organizes special media events. Conducts and/or arranges tours of County facilities. Performs other related duties as required.

Candidates must have knowledge normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree. At least five years of experience in public relations, journalism, organizational communications, marketing, or related field, intermediate computer skills and a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record are required.

Workplace and Benefits

• fast-paced working environment,
• 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest,
• 100% tuition reimbursement,
• affordable medical, dental, and vision plans,
• 10 paid holidays annually,
• 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year,
• county-provided life insurance,
• short-term disability,
• long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits.

You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

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