PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago seeks a Public Relations Representative III to oversee and participate in creating public information materials for departmental programs and services.

You will draft news releases, manage content for newsletters, websites and social media, and coordinate events with community groups to inform the public. Strong writing, media relations and project coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field plus three years of public information experience.
• Seven years of public information experience if the above criteria are not fulfilled.
• Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field plus five years of public information experience.
• Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or related field plus two years of public information experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in development of news articles and press releases.
• Prepares content for newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and websites.
• Coordinates meetings to inform community groups about events.
• Designs promotional materials including banners and posters.
• Oversees staff preparing and disseminating departmental publications.
• Maintains records of public information and event activities.

Skills

News writing

Press releases

Public speaking

Media relations

Content creation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field

Seven years of public information experience

Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or related field

Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or related field

Job description

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III

Job Number:

420568

Description

Under general supervision, participates in and oversees the development of communication and public information materials in order to promote departmental programs and services; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events
• Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites
• Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events
• Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters
• Oversees and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications
• Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities
• Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services
• Utilizes blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events and services
• Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services
• Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings, as needed
• Regularly monitoring and completing FOIA requests from the public
• Responding to emails from the department DOH inbox
• Updating the Department Website
• Writing press releases for DOH-specific initiatives
• Drafting quotes for review by the Director of Public Affairs
• Supporting with the development of scripts for social media.
• Creating content and graphics for social media
• Supporting the development of communications campaigns for major DOH initiatives
• Assists with front desk coverage and answers phone calls and field in-person inquiries from the general public

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Days:

Monday-Friday

Hours:

9:00AM-5:00PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Seven (7) years of work experience preparing and disseminating public information
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

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Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Oct 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM