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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Public Affairs Specialist

Panama City, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that supports strategic communication and public engagement efforts. The Public Affairs Specialist will play a vital role in fostering transparency and maintaining effective communication with citizens, media outlets, and stakeholders, while also managing public-facing communications and community outreach campaigns.

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Responsibilities

Assist in developing and executing strategic public affairs plans and community outreach campaigns

Draft and edit press releases, speeches, talking points, newsletters, social media content and other public-facing communications

Monitor media coverage, policy developments and legislative activity relevant to the City’s interests and public image

Coordinate responses to media inquiries and help organize press conferences, public meetings and community engagement events

Maintain the City’s public affairs section of the City website and manage social media platforms

Support crisis communications and emergency response messaging

Track media coverage, policy updates, public feedback and stakeholder engagement

Cultivate relationships with media, local organizations, government officials and community leaders

Maintain relationships with Federal, State and Local government offices and support advocacy efforts

Assist departments in aligning public messages with citywide initiatives, organizational goals and branding

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Public RelationsSocial Media ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteCrisis CommunicationProject ManagementTeam CollaborationCritical ThinkingTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Communications or a related field

Valid Driver's License

Thorough knowledge of social media platforms, design production, social media marketing and related platforms

Strong skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop and other marketing/creative software

Ability to independently learn and effectively use third-party software, emerging social media platforms and modern digital media tools

Ability to prepare and present information professionally and effectively to outside organizations, other departments, community groups and the public

Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes

Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, professional and team-focused relationships with team members, leaders, other departments, community members and the general public

Organized, meticulous and detailed with projects and items produced

Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and resources and meet necessary deadlines

Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-stress situations

Strong desire to assist others to achieve their needs in a positive and servant-focused manner

Strong professional, cooperative, positive and team-focused communication in all written and oral forms, including email, letters, memos, etc

Ability to exercise independent judgment and resourcefulness while following processes and procedures as determined

Ability to multi-task and maintain a strong level of organization with evolving and changing priorities

Ability to demonstrate ethical judgment and professionalism when representing the organization in public settings, ensuring integrity, transparency and respect in all communications and interactions

Must maintain confidential and sensitive information with a strong understanding of the impact on the collective team

Ability to work substantially varying schedules that include special events, evenings and weekends and with short notice

Exercise resourcefulness in solving problems in accordance with established policies and practices

Preferred

Minimum of four (4) years' work experience in a professional business environment performing public relations, marketing, communication or related work preferred