City of San Antonio is hiring: Public Relations Manager in San Antonio

Company Description

The City of San Antonio is committed to delivering quality city services and achieving the vision of prosperity for its diverse, vibrant, and historic community. With approximately 12,000 employees, our core values of teamwork, professionalism, integrity, and innovation guide our work to serve the public ethically and efficiently.

Job Description

Under general direction, responsible for planning and conducting media and community relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image of the City through various communications media. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

City Tower – 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, administer, and coordinate public relations and advertising programs related to the City of San Antonio.
• Develop executive summaries of studies for distribution to the public and the media.
• Arrange press conferences.
• Develop programs of public tours of City facilities.
• Prepare literature and brochures on the City of San Antonio, assigned department, and related developments and functions.
• Attend public meetings to obtain and impart necessary information concerning assigned department.
• Promote goodwill through publicity efforts such as speeches, exhibits, films, tours, and Q&A sessions.
• Prepare written proposals to foundations, corporations, and private individuals for capital improvement projects.
• Implement promotional programs involving the news media in departmental programs.
• Coordinate all aspects of City ceremonial events, facility grand openings, and dedications.
• Prepare a marketing plan and budget for the Division, including monitoring of expenditures.
• Manage the production of publications utilized to promote the department and the City (e.g., travel update, convention update, industry review, annual calendar) and research leads and story ideas.
• Supervise the maintenance of resource files, mailing lists, and statistical data on the department.
• Work with other City departments and local groups in activities related to the City.
• Make sales calls to media to place articles on San Antonio and may travel to other cities.
• Supervise and edit publications aimed at various markets.
• Compile statistical reports for the Commission.
• Edit press releases.
• Represent the department during community projects and at public, social, and business gatherings.
• Facilitate access to the site and flow of information for the media in the event of an emergency.
• Supervise assigned staff.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of experience in journalism. Experience in public relations and bilingual Spanish skills highly desirable.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with internal communications.
• Experience responding to media inquiries.
• Experience requesting or facilitating government open records documents.
• Experience with website and social media management and analytics.
• Experience working for or with a government agency.
• Experience managing special programs and pilots.
• Video recording and editing experience.
• Maintain professional communications with customers in person and via other media.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Additional Information

For more information and to submit your application, visit the City of San Antonio's website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/%7B0%7Dsanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/5167567.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry

Government Administration