NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Assistant Public Information Officer/Program Project Coordinator
FL 33315, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Public Information Officer in the Aviation Administration Division. The role involves assisting in the development and implementation of public relations and media relations programs for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including managing communications and coordinating media coverage.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Public Information Officer (PIO) in disseminating information regarding airport programs and activities
Coordinates airport media issues and events with federal officials, airline representatives and other airport tenants
Functions as back-up to the PIO and/or assists the PIO during any airport-related emergency or incident, on a seven days a week, 24 hours a day basis
Responds to and coordinates media communications during emergencies and scheduled events in support of the PIO
Work is performed independently with general supervision from an administrative superior (PIO). Performance is reviewed periodically through conferences and written reports
Prepares and distributes news releases and informational materials and makes presentations at public and private forums on aviation and airport issues and prepares speech material for the Airport Director
Manages the airports' information gathering process for website updates and production of applicable internal employee communications/newsletters as well as external newsletters to the community
Coordinates writing, editing, and photography for departmental publications and handles requests for filming activities on airport property
Directs the dissemination of aviation public information to keep the Aviation and local community, government agencies and media informed of the objectives and progress of FLL/HWO programs
Maintains knowledge of current events in the aviation industry to ensure accurate dissemination of information in response to media and public information requests
Develops and maintains working relationships with the print, digital, and broadcast media; prepares and disseminates written information to them, either in person or through other department and airport staff
Ability to plan, organize and direct various educational campaigns and public relations programs designed to promote the use and understanding of airport facilities
Develops and implements communications plans and community outreach programs for airport issues and initiatives
Develops and distributes brochures, pamphlets, flyers and public service announcements to the community to increase awareness of airport issues and initiatives
Provides professional level staff assistance to an administrative superior (PIO) in developing and coordinating airport community relation and outreach programs and projects
Prepares reports and related data
Prepares and conducts internal/external presentations as needed
Attends conferences and public and professional meetings; confers with local, state, and federal officials, contractors, vendors, civic leaders, and the general public regarding departmental operations; addresses public groups
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field
Requires two (2) years' experience managing special projects, programs, or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for the duration of appointment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with custom clearance
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of communications and public relations
Considerable knowledge of research techniques, sources, and availability of information
Ability to implement administrative procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures
Ability to plan, develop and implement community relations training modules and programs
Ability to conduct research and special studies, prepare and maintain reports and disseminate information
Ability to plan, coordinate and implement special projects and/or events
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies
Must be familiar with Facebook, X (Former Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram and be willing to work on prompt and accurate messaging as needed
Preferred
Master's degree with major course work in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations (PR), Marketing or related field
Public Relations Society of America Certification
FEMA Advanced Level PIO training
Videography Production Certification
Graphic Design certification
1+ years demonstrated crisis communications or reputation management experience in aviation or tourism field
Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, French or Portuguese
2+ years proven Associated Press writing style experience and strong storytelling skills on a variety of formats: News releases, speeches, newsletters, etc
2+ years of professional social media content creation and posting experience
Benefits
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year
$50,000 of County-paid life insurance
Training and development
Participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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