Press Officer

Press Officer

Major Responsibilities - Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, develop and implement public relations plans, and serve as a liaison with the general public, news outlets and other public relations officers. - Manage sensitive, deadline-driven, often crisis-related agency and citywide press issues, with some coordination with other agencies and City Hall. - Conduct research regarding press inquiries to draft and issue press responses, and act as Agency spokesperson. - Write and edit press materials including, but not limited to press releases, media advisories and statements. - Assist with the coordination of press conferences and events. - Communicate clearly and effectively with the public, media, staff and all levels of management. - Work collegially with communications colleagues, sister-agency counterparts and supervisors. - Perform administrative tasks as needed including daily clip collection, writing progress reports and management of press contacts and distribution lists.