Public Relations Specialist II (Vacancy)

This role will support Columbus Water & Power's (CWP) communications team by creating engaging content across digital and print platforms. This position will be responsible for writing and developing internal stories that highlight our employees and the critical work they do, contributing to channels such as the employee newsletter, all department-wide emails and the intranet. This position will also assist in crafting external communications, including social media content, press releases, and leadership talking points. At times, this position will support community outreach efforts, educating the public on CWP's services and programs. P erforms related duties as required.

Preferred experience and training :
Background in journalism preferred but not required, exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills are essential in this role. Experience with Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Serves as the designated spokesperson for a department, division, agency, or program;

Responds to media inquiries, advises staff on media responses, and contacts press for various events and conferences;

Develops and implements communication strategies designed to keep the public informed, explain policy, and promote the facilities, programs, services, and events occurring within a department, division, or agency;

Designs various marketing pieces such as logos, fliers, brochures, print ads, post cards, pamphlets, and programs to be used for educational, informational, or other purposes;

Develops the expanded use of social media channels to disseminate information and cultivate public relations; measures performance of channels to determine success and inform efforts;

Coordinates and plans the development of informational and educational materials such as news releases, bulletins, newsletters, and brochures for the public and news media;

Prepares speeches, correspondence, acknowledgements, and oral presentations to be delivered by City directors, administrators, and/or officials;

Coordinates the response to public document requests and provides recommendations for vital correspondence/communications;

Serves as an advisor on public relations issues and policy development on such topics as media contact, public notifications, response to community concerns, solicitation of public input, and talking points;

Coordinates the preparation and distribution of various publications to include budgeting, specification bidding, layout and design, article writing, editing, printing, and circulation;

Serves as liaison to area commissions, neighborhood associations, special interest groups, and business organizations impacted by departmental/divisional/agency policies and services;

Writes proclamations/resolutions for City Council/Mayoral recognition;

May supervise staff engaged in the development of informational and educational material for the public and news media. Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in media, journalism, marketing, or public relations.

Recruitment #: 26-3105-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Office of the Public Utilities Director

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 3751

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer