Public Information Officer

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Antonio is seeking a Public Information professional to develop informational materials, manage news releases, and provide PR support for city departments. You will work primarily in an office environment and supervise assigned staff.

Responsibilities include preparing scripts, coordinating media distribution, and attending public meetings to share information with the community. A Bachelor's degree and CJIS background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• CJIS background check required; disqualifying conditions listed (criminal history).

Responsibilities

• Confers with department heads to determine material and presentation style.
• Distributes news releases, pamphlets, and articles.
• Prepares or edits scripts for media and public talks.
• Prepares outlines for photographers.
• Creates display advertising for newspapers, posters, exhibits, or programs.
• Attends meetings and public events to gather and share information.
• Acts as media contact for San Antonio coverage.
• Assesses value of media coverage initiated by PR staff.
• Staffs the Citizens to Be Heard table at City Council meetings.
• Writes and produces segments for City Manager's Report and video productions.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Marketing principles

Public relations

Journalistic principles

Television production

Office computer skills

Desktop publishing

Communication

Relationship building

Research & writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Under general direction, is responsible for performing journalistic and public contact work for the development of informational materials, news releases, and other actions necessary to prepare materials for release. Provides public relations support for a City department to improve the timely and accurate distribution of information to the public. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) - 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX (78205)

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Confers with operating department head and supervisors concerning material to be prepared and style of presentation.
• Arranges for the distribution of news releases, pamphlets, and special articles.
• Prepares or edits scripts to be presented over communications media or in public and delivers talks.
• Prepares outlines of material for newspaper photographers.
• Prepares display advertising for newspapers, posters, handbills, exhibits, or programs.
• Attends committee meetings and public gatherings to obtain necessary information and give information concerning the City.
• Acts as contact person for media interested in doing a story on San Antonio.
• Determines dollar value of media coverage initiated by Public Relations staff.
• Staffs the Citizens to Be Heard table before and during City Council meetings.
• Writes and produces segments of "At your Service" for "City Manager's Report" and other video productions.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest
  for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of marketing principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of public relations principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of television production procedures, audience needs, and producer's goals.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Skill in utilizing desktop publishing programs.
• Ability to utilize marketing principles to create a successful plan.
• Ability to coordinate with other organizations.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the general public and other professionals in the public information field.
• Ability to research, gather, write, and graphically present information and prepare it for publication.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.