Public Information Specialist

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent firm as a Public Information Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping the narrative around innovative construction projects. This position involves managing social media, developing engaging content, and ensuring effective communication with the public and media. With a focus on public relations and information dissemination, you'll support various initiatives and help promote positive stories about educational projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to sustainable solutions and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public relations and media liaison required.
• Experience in creating engaging social media content is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media presence and disseminate project information.
• Develop content for various communication platforms and materials.
• Evaluate public relations efforts for effectiveness and value.

Skills

Public Relations

Media Liaison

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Research and Data Compilation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

Position Title: Public Information Specialist

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $88,000 - $94,000

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

Duties:

1. Maintain a strong and timely social media presence to disseminate information and promote the construction projects of FSD.
2. Manage promotional materials, publications, media coverage, press guides, new releases, public outreach related to the dissemination of relevant information from the Facilities Services Division (FSD).
3. Review online articles, videos and social media posts to align with Facilities Services Division’s media plan and improve outdated information shared to the public or general community where schools are modernized or updated.
4. Develop content for the District website to promote students, teachers, special events and other positive information.
5. Research, collect data and facts, compile information and develop correspondence, new releases, news advisories, statements, featured articles, social media posts and special projects and scripts for release to community newspapers, radio and television stations, and other communications media and platforms.
6. Produce or edit informational and educational materials such as newsletters, handbooks, brochures and other publications for dissemination.
7. Participate in information and public relations planning such as providing input for FSD information and public relations goals and priorities and propose information budget to management.
8. Evaluate information and public relations efforts for value and cost-effectiveness.
9. Support the Facilities Executive Office in the creation of presentations, written material, and supporting documents for presentations to key executive meetings, especially board meetings.
10. Develop displays, exhibits and educational programs or training avenues.
11. Support the FSD branches, departments and offices in promoting new initiatives, accomplishments and results.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

1. Minimum five years’ experience in public relations, information dissemination, media liaison, news reporting, feature writing, and maintaining working relationships with media staff.
2. Candidate must have extensive experience in creating engaging and effective social media coverage for an agency.

Required Education:

1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, public relations, journalism or any related field.
2. Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

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