$109,491 yearly
City of Portland
Portland, OR, USA
Bring your talent and expertise to the City of Portland!
Portland is a dynamic, progressive and growing West Coast city with a robust economy and where residents enjoy an enviable quality of life. The City's Bureau of Development Services (BDS) promotes community safety, livability, and economic vitality through the implementation of the zoning code and regulation of the built environment. We are currently seeking a Public Information Officer (PIO) to communicate this critically important work. The PIO is a key member of our collaborative communications team who supports communications strategy, content development and editing, media relations, social media, and creative story-telling. This position will join the Communications Manager as the bureau's primary spokespersons and will develop and implement a variety of communications programs and initiatives that support and promote BDS programs, policies, and projects.
As the PIO you will assist the Communications Manager and team to support the strategic communications needs of the 425-person organization; manage the bureau's response to media inquiries; identify, develop, and execute proactive and strategic media and outreach opportunities for bureau efforts; write, edit and prepare content for a variety of print and online informational outlets; manage all aspects of the bureau's social media program; and serve on the City's and bureau's PIO and emergency response teams, among other duties. You will interact with and present information to internal and external stakeholders including BDS customers, City staff, senior management, elected officials, community groups, neighborhoods, and business organizations. You will manage a wide variety of concurrent projects with conflicting priorities and multiple deadlines. A valid driver's license will be required for certain assignments.
For more information, please visit our website:
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Bring your talent and expertise to the City of Portland!
Portland is a dynamic, progressive and growing West Coast city with a robust economy and where residents enjoy an enviable quality of life. The City's Bureau of Development Services (BDS) promotes community safety, livability, and economic vitality through the implementation of the zoning code and regulation of the built environment. We are currently seeking a Public Information Officer (PIO) to communicate this critically important work. The PIO is a key member of our collaborative communications team who supports communications strategy, content development and editing, media relations, social media, and creative story-telling. This position will join the Communications Manager as the bureau's primary spokespersons and will develop and implement a variety of communications programs and initiatives that support and promote BDS programs, policies, and projects.
As the PIO you will assist the Communications Manager and team to support the strategic communications needs of the 425-person organization; manage the bureau's response to media inquiries; identify, develop, and execute proactive and strategic media and outreach opportunities for bureau efforts; write, edit and prepare content for a variety of print and online informational outlets; manage all aspects of the bureau's social media program; and serve on the City's and bureau's PIO and emergency response teams, among other duties. You will interact with and present information to internal and external stakeholders including BDS customers, City staff, senior management, elected officials, community groups, neighborhoods, and business organizations. You will manage a wide variety of concurrent projects with conflicting priorities and multiple deadlines. A valid driver's license will be required for certain assignments.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://bit.ly/2Tdg1Ux
$130,000 - $150,000 yearly
GovHR USA
Waukegan, IL, USA
Lake County, IL (population 703,462) seeks an innovative, creative and dynamic public relations professional to serve as Lake County’s next Director of Communications. The Communications Director leads the County’s internal and external communications activities including community outreach, public relations, public information, and media relations. This position will develop effective communications plans and strategies, and is responsible for key messages, press releases, social media, website content, print and electronic communication, and Lake County Television (LCTV), as well as assisting departments with the development and implementation of communication strategies and crisis communications.
Lake County is a large, complex organization consisting of more than 30 departments and divisions that provide services including law enforcement, water and sewerage treatment, public health, criminal justice, transportation, public works, land use planning, building inspections, and emergency management. The county has 2,679 employees, a $503 million budget and is governed by a 21 member elected Board.
The Communications Director leads a staff of 6 full time and 8 part time positions in the coordination, development and implementation of internal and external communication, public information and community relations activities (i.e., government access channel, website, social marketing programs, special events, etc.).
The Communications Director anticipates media responses, prepares spokespersons accordingly and responds to media inquiries. The Director also advises and counsels County leaders on communication strategies and crisis communications, including fostering the organization's core values, and marketing County services to residents, community groups, and other external communications.
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, public policy, business, or related field. A master’s degree in communications or related field is preferred. Also required is ten years of related experience including at least four years progressively responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing; and two years in a supervisory capacity. Starting salary range is $130,000 - $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Submit resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references at once to www.govhrjobs.com to the attention of Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA, LLC, 630 Dundee Road #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3243. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Lake County, IL (population 703,462) seeks an innovative, creative and dynamic public relations professional to serve as Lake County’s next Director of Communications. The Communications Director leads the County’s internal and external communications activities including community outreach, public relations, public information, and media relations. This position will develop effective communications plans and strategies, and is responsible for key messages, press releases, social media, website content, print and electronic communication, and Lake County Television (LCTV), as well as assisting departments with the development and implementation of communication strategies and crisis communications.
Lake County is a large, complex organization consisting of more than 30 departments and divisions that provide services including law enforcement, water and sewerage treatment, public health, criminal justice, transportation, public works, land use planning, building inspections, and emergency management. The county has 2,679 employees, a $503 million budget and is governed by a 21 member elected Board.
The Communications Director leads a staff of 6 full time and 8 part time positions in the coordination, development and implementation of internal and external communication, public information and community relations activities (i.e., government access channel, website, social marketing programs, special events, etc.).
The Communications Director anticipates media responses, prepares spokespersons accordingly and responds to media inquiries. The Director also advises and counsels County leaders on communication strategies and crisis communications, including fostering the organization's core values, and marketing County services to residents, community groups, and other external communications.
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, public policy, business, or related field. A master’s degree in communications or related field is preferred. Also required is ten years of related experience including at least four years progressively responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing; and two years in a supervisory capacity. Starting salary range is $130,000 - $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Submit resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references at once to www.govhrjobs.com to the attention of Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA, LLC, 630 Dundee Road #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3243. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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