Public Information Spokesperson & Media Relations Lead

Community Safety Department; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Safety Department seeks a qualified spokesperson to manage media inquiries and public information dissemination. You will write press releases, coordinate publications, and promote department initiatives across various formats and platforms.

The role requires overseeing media events, sustaining community relations, and maintaining public calendars, with responsibilities spanning speeches, newsletters, and multimedia content creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, business administration, public relations or related field.
• Three years of marketing or communications experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
• Successful completion of a CJIS FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media inquiries and serve as department spokesperson.
• Coordinate media events and distribute press releases and materials.
• Develop and coordinate programs to promote department services using video, photos, and social media.
• Schedule speaking engagements and media interviews to convey department information.
• Write and edit speeches, press releases, brochures, newsletters, and meeting agendas.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing & editing

Public speaking

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, business administration, public relations or related field

Three years marketing or communications experience

One year supervisory experience

Job description

Community Safety Department seeks a qualified spokesperson to manage media inquiries and public information dissemination. You will write press releases, coordinate publications, and promote department initiatives across various formats and platforms.

The role requires overseeing media events, sustaining community relations, and maintaining public calendars, with responsibilities spanning speeches, newsletters, and multimedia content creation.