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City of Richmond, Virginia · 9 hours ago

Public Information Manager

positionRichmond, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

The City of Richmond is committed to nurturing talent and fostering growth opportunities within its workforce. The Public Information Manager will support the Office of Strategic Communications by developing, coordinating, and disseminating information to the public and media, ensuring accurate communication of City initiatives, programs, and events.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Content Creation: Lead campaign creation, develop and edit press releases, social media posts, newsletters, and other communication materials that accurately represent the City's initiatives and programs
Media Relations: Responsible for responding to media inquiries, coordinating interviews, and maintaining positive relationships with local media outlets
Social Media Management: Monitor and work with the City’s Social Media Manager to update the City’s social media platforms, ensuring consistent and engaging content that aligns with the City’s communication strategy
Public Engagement: Support and, at times, lead public outreach efforts, including attending community events, coordinating public meetings, and distributing informational materials
Crisis Communication: Assisting the preparation and dissemination of information during emergencies, ensuring the public and media are kept informed with accurate and timely updates
Research & Reporting: Conduct research on communication trends, public opinions, and media coverage to inform the City’s communication strategies. Prepare reports on communication efforts and outcomes
Website Maintenance: Update and manage content on the City’s website, ensuring information is current, accessible, and user-friendly
Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments to gather information and ensure consistent messaging across all city communications

Qualification

Public relationsSocial media managementCommunication skillsContent creationOrganizational skillsCrisis communicationResearch skillsWebsite managementPublic sector knowledgeTeam collaboration

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field
Five years of experience in public relations, communications or a related field, preferably within a government or non-profit setting
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed for public events or in response to emergencies
A valid driver's license may be required for attending off-site events

Preferred

Familiarity with public sector communication practices is a plus

Benefits

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Company

City of Richmond, Virginia

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City of Richmond, Virginia
dateFounded in 1737
location
Richmond, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.rva.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lawson Wijesooriya
Chief of Staff
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