Public Information Officer

TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Collierville is hiring a Public Information Officer to join our Administration team. You will develop and manage strategic communication initiatives, create public information materials, and coordinate communication across departments.

You will serve as a key liaison between the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, departments, the public, media, and community partners, including school programs. Some meetings outside regular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration or a closely related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in Communications or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with social media applications and a variety of software and graphic design programs.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic communication initiatives that strengthen communication between the Town and the community, employees, media, and other stakeholders.
• Create and distribute public information, promotional materials, press releases, newsletters, flyers, surveys, and digital content.
• Coordinate communication efforts across departments and maintain the Town's website.
• Serve as a liaison between the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town departments, the public, news media, and community partners.
• Review content, conduct interviews, attend meetings and community events, and organize public groups to support effective communication.
• Coordinate publications and production schedules; prepare reports and correspondence; maintain official documentation; respond to public inquiries.
• Operate digital, audio-visual, and office equipment; stay current on laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Attend Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings and events outside regular hours as needed.

Skills

Social media proficiency

Graphic design software

Office software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration or a closely related field

Job description

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Public Information Officer to join our Administration team! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

About The Town

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.

What’s The Job?

Working as the Public Information Officer, you can expect to develop and manage strategic communication initiatives that strengthen communication between the Town and the community, employees, media, and other stakeholders. You'll create and distribute public information, promotional materials, press releases, newsletters, flyers, surveys, and digital content while managing and maintaining the Town's website and coordinating communication efforts across departments. In this role, you'll serve as a key liaison between the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town departments, the public, news media, and community partners, including Collierville High School television programs. You'll review and develop content, conduct interviews, attend meetings and community events, and organize public groups to support effective communication and outreach. Additional responsibilities include coordinating publications and production schedules, preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining official documentation, responding to public inquiries, operating a variety of digital, audio-visual, and office equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and staying current on applicable laws, regulations, communication practices, and industry trends. The position also requires attending Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings and other relevant meetings or events outside of regular business hours as needed.

Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Public Information Officer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work in the field of Communications, Journalism or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Ability to attend meetings outside of regular business hours. Must be proficient with social media applications and a variety of software and graphic design programs.
• Valid Driver’s License