Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
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$ 60605 - 73674
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1 Vacancy
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15-03-2025
Job Description
Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development
Consider joining the City of San Bernardinos Police Department as aMarketing and Public Relations Specialist!
About the City:
The City of San Bernardino is a thriving community with a rich historical and cultural foundation. Influenced by Native American heritage Mexican settlers and Spanish missionaries the citys diverse history is reflected in its architecture traditions and community life. Established in 1810 San Bernardino is recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today it serves as the county seat and the largest city in San Bernardino County with a population of 222203.
About the Position:The Marketing and Public Relations Specialist manages public and community relations tasks developing and implementing strategies to enhance the departments community presence in line with its mission vision and values. Acting as the departments spokesperson media liaison and community representative this individual coordinates and executes public relations tactics including media relations social media and community outreach activities.
The Ideal Candidate:- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate the departments core mission vision and values to the general public.
- Proven ability to develop successful business marketing strategies.
- Preferably experienced in a municipal government setting.
- Skilled in managing business social media accounts.
- Proficient in editing digital videos and photography.
Important:Applicants must submit samples of marketing materials they have designed or created. Applications without samples will not be considered.Qualified candidates must successfully pass a thorough police background investigation which includes a:- Personal History Statement and PreBackground Interview Questionnaire Packet
- California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background investigation
- Background Investigation with an Investigator
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Executes communications plan as developed by the department and the city; develops and implements goals policies and procedures related to the department and city communications plan.
- Creates a proactive public relations environment; plans and implements integrated public outreach programs using media relations social media advertising and direct communication.
- Researches writes edits and issues press releases news articles feature stories and public service announcements for print radio television and social media; ensures comprehensive media coverage for department programs services and events
- Interfaces with the media and conducts organizes and facilitates press briefings and press conferences where appropriate; responds to inquiries from the media neighborhood and community groups businesses employees and the public; assists with communications activities involving emergencies and other incidents.
- Prepares written presentations conducts oncamera interviews and video reports and coordinates citysponsored video projects; prepares public service messages for television programming and social media.
- Assists and supports the Chief of Police in preparing information materials for presentation and distribution; identifies speaking opportunities and prepares speeches and proclamations.
- Represents the department at special events and interacts with the general public community organizations businesses and other public and private agencies; coordinates schedules and may lead public tours of department facility.
- Maintains current knowledge of marketing media relations and broadcasting techniques and applicable laws statutes codes and ordinances.
- Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and department goals and perform related work as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledgeof:- Methods and techniques of journalistic writing and reporting
- Principles and practices of public information and marketing programs
- Principles and practices of preparing producing and disseminating public information
- Principles and practices of event planning and scheduling
- News media sources and resources
- Techniques in planning press conferences events and media news releases
- Media relations and broadcasting techniques and applicable laws statutes codes and ordinances
- Protocols and practices of public relations
- Video and still photography techniques digital camera operation and related equipment
- Computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
- Equipment maintenance practices and methods.
Skill in:- Writing effective high quality and informative public information copy for a wide variety of uses such as press releases news stories public interest stories newsletters and pamphlets
- Planning directing organizing and coordinating the police departments media and public relations activities
- Providing communication to the public on departmental functions and issues
- Preparing and presenting oral and written press releases to diverse audiences and effectively representing the City and the department
- Making public presentations to the media oncamera and onradio
- Analyzing problems identifying alternative solutions projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals with established guidelines
- Maintaining confidential information learned through the normal course of work
- Communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Operating computer equipment and software applications related to assignment
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Working with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Public Relations Journalism Communications or a closely related field.
Or
One 1year of experience Public Relations or other related experience.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid State drivers license is required.Supplemental Information
City Benefits:
The City of San Bernardino offers a generous benefit package. Click the benefits tab above to access the General Unit Benefit Flyer!
Application Process:
Submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
Examination Process:- Minimum qualifications
- Supplemental Questionnaire Review
- (Written/Oral/Performance) Examination
Eligible List:
Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.
Preemployment processmay include but is not limited to:- Application Review
- Personal History Statement and PreBackground Interview Questionnaire Packets
- Oral Exam
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Background Investigation with Investigator
- Preemployment Medical Exam including drug test
- Psychological Evaluation
- Employment/Professional Reference Check
Accommodation:
The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation please reach out to us ator email Stephanie Rivera at .
The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code 12940(k); 2 CCR 11023.
Click here (Download PDF reader) to view the Police Departments Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.For more information about this position please contact theCity of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at.THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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