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Communications and Public Information Officer Job opening - Lima state Ohio ( Job openings )
Lima , state Ohio
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2022-04-05T00:00 - 2022-05-05T00:00 | 17 | 2
CITY OF LIMA
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
The City of Lima is currently accepting resumes for the position of Communications and Public Information Officer. This position is appointed by and reports directly to the Mayor of Lima. This position will oversee all traditional press and digital media outreach for the Administration and is responsible for ensuring that the City’s message is consistently delivered in a high-quality, concise, clear and honest manner. This position also creates and implements comprehensive communications strategies to inform Limans about their government, expands access to information about City services, and provide residents with critical information in times of emergency or breaking news. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Mayor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. While the work does not involve supervision over the work of other employees, the nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class facilitates media access to the Mayor and members of the administration; coordinates communications across departments; and oversees and implements a comprehensive communications strategy for all agencies and departments reporting to the Mayor.
Minimum acceptable qualifications for this position are:
Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism; Political Science, or Liberal Arts or a closely related field; and two (2) years of experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, and/or campaign communications or related field; or
Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with an Associate’s Degree in Communications, Journalism; Political Science, or Liberal Arts or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, and/or campaign communications or related field;
Experience in media relations and building relationships with members of the press
Experience managing staff and serving on a leadership team desired
Experience managing digital communications and traditional advertising campaigns desired
Familiarity with graphic design principles desired
Interested candidates should submit a
resume and salary history
to:
City of Lima
Attn: Human Resources
50 Town Square, 3
rd
Floor
Lima, OH 45801
OR
Email:
jacalyn.owens@cityhall.lima.oh.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
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