City of Providence · 2 days ago
Press Secretary
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe City of Providence is seeking a Press Secretary to join the Mayor’s Communications Office. The Press Secretary will be responsible for managing press releases and media interactions, ensuring clear communication about city services and enhancing the city's profile.
CivicTechCommunitiesGovernmentPublic SafetySocial
Hiring Manager
Emily Crowell
Responsibilities
Serve as a formal spokesperson and media liaison on behalf of the mayor and all City departments
Draft press releases, advisories, talking points, and other communication materials as needed
Produce timely and concise communications and responses accurately under often tight deadlines
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the media and external partners as needed
Engage residents, businesses and community leaders, to build awareness of and interest in City government programs and services
Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of priorities and initiatives, and proactively pitch story ideas to local and regional media
Maintain availability to work on a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in public relations, political science, journalism or a related field and/or 3-5 years of media relations experience
Strong proofreading/editing skills, exceptional writing skills, and superior verbal communication capacity
Acute cross-cultural awareness, with a demonstrated ability to center equity in policy-making and analysis
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and present complex information in a manner that is understandable to the general public
Thorough understanding of a variety of social media platforms, and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Self-starting, with the ability to work well with others, as well as independently
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job
Preferred
Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Familiarity with municipal government structure and/or APRA (Access to Public Records Act) is preferred
Familiarity with Providence and its neighborhoods is desirable
Company
City of Providence
City of Providence is a municipal government providing local services, public works, community programs, and civic administration.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence J. Mancini
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-20
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