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City of San Diego Jobs – Deputy Public Information Officer

Website City of San Diego

Job Description:

Known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the City of San José plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. Encompassing 178 square miles at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, San José is Northern California’s largest city and the 10th largest city in the nation. With more than one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States.

The City Manager’s Office of Communications is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position. This Assistant to the City Manager will act as a Deputy Public Information Manager and report to the Director of Communications. The Deputy Public Information Manager manages a portfolio of City departments and serves as a media contact and/or spokesperson, as well as a Deputy Emergency Public Information Officer.

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. An ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in marketing and public relations techniques, technologies and platforms, including digital/social media and visual storytelling. The Deputy Public Information Manager also will advise senior-level managers and elected officials about communications, news media, and community implications and alternatives for decisions, policies and programs. Previous local government and/or public relations/advertising agency experience preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Assisting with managing day-to-day operations of Citywide COVID-19 Recovery communications programs and projects, developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies for both internal and external audiences, and supporting and coordinating with City departments. Identifying and promoting the City’s achievements, innovations, and public policy goals across all appropriate channels.

Working with the COVID-19 Community and Economic Recovery Team (Recovery Team) and City departments to include communications strategy in workplan development and implementation.

Coordinating speaking opportunities and thought leader programs, presentations, advertising, and special events.

Developing targeted awareness or behavior-change campaigns.

Developing and implementing regular measurement and reporting tools.

Managing publications, including planning, graphic design, production, and distribution.

Managing service vendor contracts.

Oversee the performance of the organization in meeting the City’s goals and in carrying out directives of the City Manager.

Establish and maintain working relationships with a diversity of individuals, community groups, and organizations to ensure that the City’s programs are effectively accomplished.

Prepare reports and recommendations to the City Manager.

Represent the Director of Communications as assigned.

Identify and prepare for potential media interest in Recovery Team activities and issues, including preparing talking points and statements for media response.

Serve as media spokesperson for Recovery Team efforts as needed.

May supervise professional and/or support staff as assigned.

Evening and weekend work is occasionally required.

 

Job Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a discipline related to the business performed by the department, AND six (6) years management-level communications, marketing, and/or community relations experience in government or private business/industry.

A master’s degree is preferred and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  • Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information;
  • Ability to delegate effectively and encourage the development of staff throughout the organization; and
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and flexibility to change.

Job Details:

Company: City of San Diego

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Diego, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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