Senior Public Information Officer - Energy Dept

San Jose CA; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is seeking a Senior Public Information Representative to lead strategic communications and public information efforts for the City’s energy programs. The role reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager and partners with Account Services and Communications teams to advance SJCE’s goals.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in public information, marketing, or public relations, with strong writing and presentation skills and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, public administration, or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop Marketing and Communications plans to support SJCE’s programs and customer experience, engaging full time staff and outside vendors.
• Media relations support including writing talking points, press releases, op-eds, etc.
• Present, as needed, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create content for social media, web and various communication channels.
• Assist with communication compliance with regulatory requirements, including customer notifications.
• Contribute to City Council memos and presentations.
• Supervise and coach a team of communication professionals.
• Cheerleading San Jose’s commitment to environmental justice, and a healthier more sustainable world for all.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Planning

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Flexibility

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, public administration, or closely related fields

Job description

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is seeking a Senior Public Information Representative to lead strategic communications and public information efforts for the City’s energy programs. The role reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager and partners with Account Services and Communications teams to advance SJCE’s goals.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in public information, marketing, or public relations, with strong writing and presentation skills and a track record of delivering