Company

County of Riverside

Job Title

Department Public Information Officer I

Deadline to Apply

October 2, 2023

Compensation

$83,184 – $123,043

Position Description

The Department Public Information Officer I (PIO) plans, organizes and manages social media, videos, voter education, public service announcements, digital radio, cable, public records requests, press releases, replies to inquiries, and oversees the department’s communications plan. This includes communications strategies which fosters public understanding, awareness and education of the Agency/Department goals, policies, programs, and services. The PIO is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and consistent information to internal and external customers, and partnering and collaborating with other department PIO Officers, including the County Executive Office.

Primary Role and Responsibilities 

• Manage the department’s public information program, which serves as the primary point of contact for media requests for information.
• Plan, direct and oversee the activities of the public relations staff engaged in the production, development, publication, and broadcast of information of department policies, services and activities to the public and the community.
• Oversee, design and coordinate the preparation of effective and timely news releases, newsletters and other informational and promotional material concerning departmental activities related to interaction with the media.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the department’s internet presence to effectively communicate services, image and identity.
• Serve as the liaison between departmental executive management and the Board of Supervisors, various public and private agencies, community organizations and customers, the Executive Office, and various County departments for the investigation and response to public relations and media related issues, inquiries and complaints of a sensitive or controversial nature having potential for media coverage and community concern.
• Conduct administrative studies of the effectiveness of departmental public affairs and relations initiatives and recommend new and revised policies, procedures and systems designed to improve effectiveness of services and reduce administrative costs in the areas of community coordination, customer relations and marketing strategies.
• Develop and maintain liaisons with representatives from other governmental jurisdictions, community entities, stakeholders, and public agencies to promote positive communications and public image, including the Secretary of State and other election agencies.
• Write speeches and make presentations to the media, community groups and other agency representatives on information regarding Departmental issues, programs and activities.
• Analyze the extent of public understanding and accuracy of the public education and community outreach programs administered by the department, and determine the need for further public information, community outreach and educational activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide information effectively, clearly, and openly to a wide range of audiences. In the current environment of political scrutiny and advocacy, this position requires an individual that is objective, creative, patient, and can be calm under pressure. The successful candidate will have a background in conflict management and resolution, political awareness and savvy, who understand the needs and benefits of public service and customer service.

Company

Los Angeles Community College District

Job Title

College Public Relations Manager

Deadline to Apply

September 15, 2023

Compensation

$119,385.48 – $147,897.72

Position Description

A College Public Relations Manager plans, develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive and effective college marketing and public relations program designed to promote the services and programs of a college and to enhance its image. An incumbent in this class serves as an advisor to senior administrators on campus relations and communication matters and acts as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Role and Responsibilities 

Plans, develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive and effective public relations program for a college by:

• Formulating and recommending a strategic marketing plan, advertising and public relations campaigns, and branding strategies that will increase public awareness and enhance the image and funding sources of a college.
• Enlisting the support of community and business leaders as advocates for the causes of a college.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of local news media, community and college organizations, business and industry partners, and governmental agencies.
• Advising college administrators, faculty, and staff in the effective use of messaging and other mediums to enhance the awareness and support for college programs and services.
• Developing and maintaining standards for campus communications, including publications, web site and social media platforms, photography, and policies affecting college communication channels.
• Collecting, developing, and organizing information for dissemination to college and community groups through a variety of media including radio, television, newspaper, magazines, newsletters, social media platforms, podcasts, email, and Web pages.
• Writing and editing news releases, feature articles, special articles, speeches, postings, scripts, reports, and other communications, which describe and highlight college programs and activities including educational opportunities, accomplishments, athletics, recreation, theatre arts media, and fine arts media.
• Developing internal informational materials newsletters, bulletins, web site postings, and related materials for college employees concerning policy and organizational changes, special programs, staff achievements, awards, and news of general interest to employees.
• Coordinating the dissemination of information and materials regarding college programs and activities to representative of the news media, business and college community.
• Monitoring issues and trends in the community and advises senior administrators on appropriate communications strategies.
• Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of internal information, media relations, and community relation programs and making recommendations on appropriate modifications; assisting administrators with the creation and implementation of an effective communications plan and strategy.
• Obtaining feedback from the public and college and District staff through surveys, public opinion studies, and/or group meetings concerning college programs, policies, services and actions, summarizing findings, and making recommendations.
• Managing and creating the design and layout for publications including brochures, newsletters, posters, catalogs, web site content, and other publications.
• Assuring that public relations and marketing goals are met in the content management of web pages and various social media platforms on behalf of the college.
• Supervising the work of staff assigned to the office.
• Developing and maintaining the public relations program budget.
• Conferring with college administrators in the evaluation of sensitive communications and in the management of media relations during crisis situations; facilitating public safety information during an emergency or natural disasters.
• Coordinating publication activities by, ensuring that specifications and production schedules have been met.
• Representing the college at internal and external events, and serves as the spokesperson on designated public relations matters.
• Attending and participating in various administrative and committee meetings on-site and off-site to gather information and identify publicity goals for a college.
• Arranging the logistics of press conferences, ceremonies, meetings, special events, and itineraries for college officials and official visitors.
• Planning, coordinating, scheduling, publicizing, and attending special college and community relations events.
• Coordinating photo and/or video coverage of special events and distributing photos and/or videos to appropriate publications and sources.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Company

San Juan Unified School District

Job Title

Cultural Communication Specialists (2)

Deadline to Apply

• Cultural Communication Specialist – Spanish-speaking and Farsi/Dari-speaking: Open until filled

Compensation

$6,191 – $7,855 per month (salary applicable to both positions)

Position Descriptions

Company

SociosPR

Job Title

Account Coordinator

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter summarizing what makes you a great fit for our company and this position and include salary expectations, along with a resume, to Courtney@sociospragency.com.

Position Description

SociosPR is currently seeking an Account Coordinator, with a minimum of 2 years of agency experience, to help build brand buzz and awareness for our partners with an emphasis on public relations, marketing strategy, community engagement, video production, and research.

Our rockstar candidate is an absolute self-starter, total grammar nerd, and lover of multicultural communications. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate must have an aptitude for detail-oriented work with the ability to stay focused on strategy and the big picture of client needs. They must possess the ability to follow complex instructions, proactively recognize potential issues or concerns, and provide thoughtful and creative solutions.

Primary Role and Responsibilities 

• Supporting account managers and agency leaders with client work as
  needed
• Editorial research, media list development, and editorial outreach
• Press releases, media alerts, and email pitch writing
• Researching and requesting editorial calendars, listings, and media kits
• Submitting client events to calendars and listings with active following up
• Pitching media alerts, press releases, email pitches, and updating social
  media content
• Monitoring traditional and social media for coverage, mentions, and
  discussions of client
• Developing public relations reports and recaps
• Staying up to date on industries relevant to our clients and multicultural PR
• Monitoring opportunities for pitching
• Creating + managing content across media channels for clients including but not limited to: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn + blog (as needed)

Qualifications

• 2 years of agency experience preferred
• Senior in college OR BA in PR, Marketing, Communications, or Journalism
• Extensive experience using social media platforms, Google Suite and
  Microsoft Suite
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys working with a team in a collaborative environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and must be punctual, detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• High Levels of initiative; innovation and creativity; always striving to pursue excellence, and eagerness to work smarter with a growth mindset.

Location

SociosPR is a remote work-friendly employer, however, this position must reside within the Greater Sacramento region.

About SociosPR

SociosPR is a woman and minority-owned integrated communications firm located in Sacramento. We design communication programs for general and multicultural clients throughout California and the country that make a direct impact and address the nuances of our diverse communities. Every day, we strive to see people succeed – our clients, our partners, and our team members.

We provide research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, multicultural audience engagement, and experiential marketing services to private enterprises and public agencies (local, state, and federal).

We are a boutique (by design) multicultural agency that knows how to make a big impact for our clients. Our diversity and size offer important advantages as the entire team is familiar with client work (no layers of staff, no red tape) and you will have access to team support of all experience levels.

We believe that multicultural communications can do more than sell goods, it can create good, and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world.

Company

SociosPR

Job Title

Bilingual Account Manager

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter summarizing what makes you a great fit for our company and this position and include salary expectations, along with a resume, to Courtney@sociospragency.com.

Position Description

We are looking for a dynamic, high-performing Bilingual Account Manager (EN/SP) with experience developing impactful communication strategies and building long-lasting, influential relationships. The ideal candidate has a passion for behavior change, a history of developing compelling narratives, and can use data to make smart decisions about how to reach, connect with a diverse range of audiences.

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate must have an aptitude for detail-oriented work with the ability to stay focused on strategy and the big picture of client needs. They must possess the ability to follow complex instructions, proactively recognize potential issues or concerns, and provide thoughtful and creative solutions.

Primary Role and Responsibilities 

• Architect public relations strategies by reviewing and evaluating market intelligence, analyzing any/all media, and developing insightful storylines and narratives.
• Execute against integrated plans by developing content, establishing relationships with regular media and influencer targets, and securing coverage and/or activations.
• Develop various materials including press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, backgrounders, biographies, briefing books, contributed articles, letters to the editor, op-eds, speaking opportunity abstracts, pitches, and Q&As.
• Organize media relations events, such as press conferences, technical assistance, etc., and in-person support for clients during media interviews
• Measure and optimize public relations campaigns by assessing the share of voice, sentiment, and message pull-through, traffic, click-throughs, engagement, conversion rate, and communication/campaign impact.
• Serve as the agency expert by providing counsel on media opportunities and coverage and sharing knowledge across the team.
• Daily monitoring of industry news to provide possible news inclusion of clients across media outlets in the markets
• Ensure strategic alignment, from conception to implementation.
• Create measurement plans that align communications and media with short/mid/long-term behavior change outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients to identify opportunities and optimize strategy to maximize impact.
• Overseeing day-to-day account management activities for designated accounts media campaigns and projects and managing ongoing deliverables.
• Serving as daily client contact, proactively addressing client requests and issues thoughtfully and effectively.
• Serving as the primary quality control leader for client materials and communication efforts.
• Building and overseeing external relationships with clients, partners, and vendors to ensure all schedules, timelines, and deadlines are being met.
• Providing day-to-day project and team supervision while providing a positive, creative team environment, and motivating the team by consistently providing feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Supporting clients in person during media interviews.
• Develop weekly status reports and monthly activity reports.
• If pertinent, oversee and direct ongoing staff workloads, timelines, and deliverables on a weekly basis.
• Assisting company (SociosPR) efforts with new business pursuits, including actively identifying and suggesting new business leads, drafting proposals, and representing the firm in new business meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field, including at least 2 years of agency experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage complex schedules and timelines across multiple clients, projects, and tasks, while always being accountable and adaptable.
• Ability to communicate thoughts while collaborating with the team to carry out plans and develop new ideas.
• Ability to develop impactful presentations that effectively sell ideas and the work.
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills, including excellent AP-style and journalistic writing and editing practices.
• High Levels of initiative; innovation and creativity; always striving to pursue excellence, and eagerness to work smarter with a growth mindset.

Location

SociosPR is a remote work-friendly employer, however, this position must reside within the Greater Sacramento region.

About SociosPR

SociosPR is a woman and minority-owned integrated communications firm located in Sacramento. We design communication programs for general and multicultural clients throughout California and the country that make a direct impact and address the nuances of our diverse communities. Every day, we strive to see people succeed – our clients, our partners, and our team members.

We provide research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, multicultural audience engagement, and experiential marketing services to private enterprises and public agencies (local, state, and federal).

We are a boutique (by design) multicultural agency that knows how to make a big impact for our clients. Our diversity and size offer important advantages as the entire team is familiar with client work (no layers of staff, no red tape) and you will have access to team support of all experience levels.

We believe that multicultural communications can do more than sell goods, it can create good, and we are looking for team members that are ready to work hard to create a healthier world.

Company

HDR

Job Title

Senior Communications Project Manager

Annual Salary

$119,735 – $171,050 (based on experience)

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Position Description

HDR’s Northern California Strategic Communications Team is looking for a mid-to senior-level project manager who thrives on collaboration and building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders to help the public engage on projects that impact quality of life. This position will play a lead role in planning, developing, managing and executing public engagement and strategic communications programs for major water projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and leading effective public outreach and engagement programs and working closely with others in a team environment, in addition to a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public engagement and project management including scope, schedule and budget management.

Ideal Candidate

• You are a creative, forward thinker, comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues in both content and technical development.
• You love to facilitate public meetings, stakeholder workgroups, or community focus groups to get to the heart of the matter, build consensus and uncover innovative solutions.
• You are a great writer, skilled at defining and articulating a message. You describe yourself as a storyteller.
• You are exceptionally organized, with an almost obsessive attention to detail, and highly driven with the ability to manage the scope, schedule, budget and implementation of several major projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
• You have a history of creating and implementing communications plans that included target audience strategies, marketing and advertising plans, event planning, and collateral material development and implementation.
• You have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing projects or tasks, including preparing and monitoring scope and budget, preparing and implementing schedule, and coordinating with team members to deliver successful projects.
• You are a highly creative person who understands the importance of clear communication across multiple channels and mediums from print to digital.
• You have a drive to innovate and a habit of thinking outside the box. You are a lifelong learner who embraces the new.
• You’re a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• Lead social and political strategy development planning, design, and implementation for water projects in Northern California
• Interface with client and/or client-facing teams to coordinate delivery of a successful projects.
• Lead the development and management of scope, schedule, and budget for tasks and standalone projects.
• Lead campaign development activities including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and market research
• Direct customer-facing communication in a variety of mediums including social, print, video and web.
• Lead concept development, writing and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases and public notices.
• Coordinate with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development and social media to maintain consistency of brand, saturation of messaging, and user experience.
• Mentor and train junior strategists and project coordinators
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field.
• Experience in the Architecture & Engineering Industry
• Minimum 5 years related experience in communications, public relations, public involvement and/or community engagement;
• Deep knowledge of communications plans and campaigns for public involvement, stakeholder engagement and public relations.
• Proven ability to develop compelling stories that strengthen messaging and engagement strategies for a program, initiative or project.
• Strong project management skills
• Willingness to travel
• Experience collaborating with graphic designers, web developers and social media strategists to ensure cohesive message and user experience.
• Experience writing for multiple mediums including social, print, audio/video, and web.
• Service- and client-oriented personality with previous consulting experience
• Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in water and natural resources and NEPA/CEQA are preferred.

About HDR

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story: www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.