Public Information Officer

Paris, TX; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The City of Paris, Texas seeks a seasoned Public Information Officer to lead media relations, public affairs, and city branding. This role serves as the main contact for the media, handles Open Records requests, and oversees PEG funding with multiple departments.

You will manage social media, website content, and promotional materials, coordinate city campaigns, and support emergency communications. Collaborating with other departments, agencies, and the community, you will raise public

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and public communications.
• Familiarity with Open Records requests and city governance.
• Ability to manage social media, branding, and multi-channel content.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains positive media relations and serves as main contact for media and citizenry.
• Serves as City’s primary recipient for Open Records Requests and coordinates with City Attorney and City Clerk.
• Manages PEG funding and develops marketing and tourism media communications.

Skills

Media relations

Public communications

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains positive media relations. Serves as the main contact person within the City for the media, citizenry, and other agencies. Serves as a spokesperson for the City.
• Serves as the City’s primary recipient for all Open Records Requests, funneling them to the City Attorney, City Clerk and other departments as appropriate for response.
• Manages the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) funding.
• Plans and manages Public Information/Communications activities for the City, including community relations, media relations, public relations, and marketing.
• In coordination with other departments, manages the various City social media pages of all departments by developing, overseeing, and posting content for social media, website newsfeed, and other platforms; maintains a consistent writing style, voice, and branding across all platforms.
• Manages the website content, including building pages, preparing content, monitoring for maintenance, routinely checking analytics, and training other members of staff when necessary.
• Designs creative promotional and advertising pieces including digital content, brochures, promotional and advertising materials, and publications using a variety of media.
• Development and coordination of new and existing marketing and tourism media communications; create marketing campaigns.
• With assistance from the IT Department, manages the City audio, video, and photography equipment. Takes promotional, event and meeting photos, produces videos, and maintains records for reporting.
• Serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) in conjunction with the PIO group under the City’s Emergency Operations Center which requires the ability to report for duty during disaster or crisis situations (emergencies) and assist with internal and external communications.
• Serves as one of the City’s spokespersons to provide public information and promote public awareness of City programs and events.
• Writes, edits, and disseminates press releases, newsletters, bulletins, information packages, and public services announcements for the City.
• Attends City and local meetings and events, as requested, to collect information and encourage effective communications.
• Provides setup preparation for all board meetings using the City Hall Council Chamber; providing video and audio recording to those identified by City Management;
• Manages the City’s brand, logo, taglines, etc.; providing guidance to all departments necessary to protect this product while in official use;
• Develops relationships with government agencies, school districts, businesses, civic associations, and media to encourage participation with the City and facilitate needs in an emergency.
• Assists with the planning, organization, and direction of special projects and special events in partnership with key staff with other city departments, such as the Police Department Community Outreach Officer, Recreational Director, Library , etc. Develops and distributes the City’s monthly newsletter, any other informational flyers and brochures, including obtaining content from all departments, proofing and editing all content.
• Consults with and advises management staff on communication and media issues.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with area governments, event managers, civic organizations, hotel owners/managers and staff, and key contacts of area social venues.
• Coordinates and/or assists with community outreach events including town hall and other public input meetings and City events.
• Serves as project coordinator for all city dedication, groundbreaking, and grand opening ceremonies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Category Managerial Status Open Salary Salary Range $55,985 to $76,748 depending on experience.Full benefits package including retirement and generous paid time off.