PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST (ENTRANCE) (CLASS CODE 7126)

Responsibilities
Complex administrative and technical work serving as a liaison for a city department to city management, news media, and the general public. Responsibilities include responding to requests for information from citizens and the media; designing, writing, and editing a variety of printed materials, such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, press releases, reports, program policies, proposals, and other marketing and promotional materials; preparing written correspondence for management staff regarding major or unusual situations; preparing and delivering effective oral presentations; proactively developing and facilitating releases to the media on developing/breaking stories, investigations, or other areas of public concern; creating and monitoring content for standard social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogging); and implementing public information strategies to project a positive image of the department. Incumbents provide strategic policy advice to department management regarding external and internal communications, media relations, community relations and public information; and related duties as required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.*

Two (2) years of responsible professional administrative experience in public relations, communications, or journalism. At least one year of this experience must have included website design, social media content creation, digital photography or videography within the last three years. Professional experience must have been gained after receipt of a Bachelor's degree.

Compensation
Pay above the minimum for superior qualifications may be granted under Civil Service Commission Rule IV Sec. 2.7 based on a review of the applicant pool, candidate's verified experience, education, and/or possession of related certifications. An A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%, is required. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will be given only for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

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