Assistant Public Information Officer
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Job Location:
Moreno Valley, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 93828 - 132121
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
- Support Community Engagement & Communication as an Assistant Public Information Officer!1st review of applications is planned for Wednesday January 28 2026.
This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
THE POSITION
The Assistant Public Information Officer plays a key supporting role in the Citys communications and public engagement. This position assists with and supports media relations marketing campaigns social media content and outreach. Under supervision the Assistant Public Information Officer drafts press releases and social media content monitors media coverage updates CRM and other digital platforms and supports messaging across channels. The role provides exposure to municipal communications and offers a strong foundation for growth in media relations and civic engagement.
Find additional information in theAssistant Public Information Officer job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated effective and adaptable communicator who is passionate about public service. They show a strong interest in media marketing and digital outreach. They are detail-oriented collaborative and eager to learn. They can support content creation event coordination and messaging across platforms and a proven ability to write in multiple voices and styles. With excellent writing and organizational skills they thrive in fast-paced settings. They are ready to inform and engage the community. This candidate seeks a public communications career and welcomes mentorship and hands-on experience. High-level writing skills and fluency in BOTH English and Spanish are highly preferred qualifications for this role.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Public Information Officer: This is the entry to mid-level class in the Public Information Officer series and requires 3 years worth of experience in communications or related field. This class is distinguished from the Public Information Officer by the performance of more production levels and/or coordinating levels of duties and tasks and is not expected to perform with the same degree of independence as the Public Information Officer.
Public Information Officer:This is the full journey-level class in the Public Information Officer series. This class is distinguished from the Media & Communications Division Managers performance of the full range of duties and tasks but is not expected to perform the most complex and difficult responsibilities nor is it expected to perform with the same degree of independence as the Media & Communications Division Manager. Employees may be assigned to specialized areas including marketing public/media relations social media and digital content.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public relations marketing journalism communications communication design web design Spanish or a closely related field.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public information public relations or a related field or equivalent administrative/practical experience demonstrating the required skills and knowledge.
- Experience working in or closely with governmental agencies is preferred.
- Experience in public relations public affairs marketing journalism or corporate communications is desirable.
- A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Citys vehicle insurance policy.
- Native-level Spanish bilingual skills are a requirement for this position.
ABOUT THE CITY MANAGERS OFFICE
The City Managers Office is committed to providing and coordinating excellent staff support and sound policy recommendations to the City Council leading the organization in an effective efficient and principled manner and providing organizational support and direction to the departments. Functions of the City Managers Office include coordination of the implementation of City Council policies and programs; providing overall direction to the departments that administer City programs and services; coordinating intergovernmental relations and legislative advocacy; managing public safety contract services; technology service; and administration of the Citys media relations and public information (including Print and Digital Marketing Television Broadcasting and Video Production and Web Graphic Design).
THE CITY
Moreno Valley was incorporatedin 1984 as a General Law City merging the communities of Moreno Sunnymead and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide-range of municipal services including Public Works Economic Development Community Development Parks and Community Services Financial and Management Services and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process.The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources at or .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Typing
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- 5G
- Dispatching
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Writing Skills
