PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III - EXCLUDED

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III - EXCLUDED
Department : Department of Budget Management

Number of Positions : 1

Starting Salary : $69,684 (New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service.)

Application Deadline : 6/30/26 11:59pm CDT

Location : 121 N. La Salle Street, RM 604

Days : Monday - Friday

Hours : 9:00am - 5:00pm

Career Service Status : This position is in the Career Service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events

Coordinates response to FOIA requests

Prepares materials for updating the website and oversees updates of all OBM websites and webpages

Prepares all materials for posting on social media

Supports community engagement activities of the office

Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites

Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events

Accesses confidential and sensitive data and communication materials

Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters

Oversees and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications

Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities

Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services

Utilizes blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events, and services, or outreach initiatives

Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services

Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings

QUALIFICATIONS

Seven (7) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information; OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information; OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

EEO Statement : The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.

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