Public Information Specialist

**Overview:**

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Public Information Specialist to join their team at the Ben Clark Training Center. As a Public Information Specialist, you will be responsible for handling social media for the Media Information Bureau and creating community content, as well as assisting with training of social media contributors, responding to social media inquiries, and attending events. **Responsibilities:**

• Establish and maintain regular contacts with the press, community groups, and government officials to meet the organization's public information, awareness, and education needs
• Develop and determine the effectiveness of a distribution and outreach media plan, making recommendations for modifications as required
• Write feature articles and press releases on the organization's activities, services, programs, and functions, and prepare pamphlets and brochures
• Coordinate release distribution to the media, organize and arrange public information campaigns and press conferences
• Plan, coordinate, and implement specialized public information and education programs pursuant to government regulations, determining program goals
• Locate and utilize existing resources available for special public information programs, write Requests for Proposals to secure funding, and assist in preparing the program's budget
• Perform public speaking activities, write scripts, slide shows, and other presentations, and coordinate activities with audio visual specialists, graphic artists, or other related staff
• Provide writing support to the organization, coordinate and edit the organization's newsletter, and monitor the work of consultants
• *Qualifications:**
• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations, Public/Business Administration, or Marketing (or additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education)
• Two years of full-time experience developing and writing printed materials and/or press releases for use in print and electronic media, or in public or community relations
• Knowledge of methods of planning, coordinating, and implementing an effective public information program, methods and techniques used in planning press conferences, techniques in developing and producing audio-visual presentations, and styles and techniques in speech writing
• Ability to complete assignments within strict time constraints, evaluate and apply government regulations to program planning, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, public, and representatives from outside agencies
• *Benefits:**
• Possession of a valid California class "C" driver's license is required for field travel
• Opportunities to work in a team/collaborative environment
• Potential for career advancement and professional growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to serve the citizens of Riverside County and be part of a dedicated team of law enforcement professionals