Public Relations & Communications Assistant

Cityandcountyofsanfrancisco1; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Public Relations Assistant to prepare and distribute public information materials such as press releases, memoranda, speeches, schedules, surveys, and reports under supervision. You will maintain departmental publicity mailing lists, assemble data for annual reports, organize media advisories, and assist with advertising strategies and events.

Education requires a bachelor's degree; substitutions and verification may be required during the

Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in PR, public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, social media or related work may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date.
• Education verification may be required during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Creates drafts of public relations materials or publicity releases; coordinates distribution of information.
• Maintains departmental publicity mailing lists and mails pamphlets and related materials.
• Gathers data for annual reports and other publicity documents.
• Gathers, categorizes and organizes media advisories; maintains media files.
• Assists with advertising strategies and arranges for department events.
• Regularly contacts the public and other departments to arrange tours and information dissemination.
• Answers phones and emails; routes inquiries to appropriate departments.
• Maintains computer files and generates computerized reports.
• Performs online research on department media and publicity activities.
• Monitors contract invoices and other section costs.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience substituting education: PR/media/public information/related work may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis

Job description

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Public Relations Assistant to prepare and distribute public information materials such as press releases, memoranda, speeches, schedules, surveys, and reports under supervision. You will maintain departmental publicity mailing lists, assemble data for annual reports, organize media advisories, and assist with advertising strategies and events.

Education requires a bachelor's degree; substitutions and verification may be required during the