Department Public Information Officer I - Animal Services

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside is recruiting for a Department Public Information Officer position for Department of Animal Services.

The County of Riverside's Department of Animal Services seeks an effective and highly qualified Public Information Officer I (PIO I) to oversee the department's communications strategy.

This position will be characterized by the overall responsibility to direct the development and implementation of the most effective and appropriate methods for communicating information to the public as well as stakeholders.

This will be done through the use of videos, e-mail, social media, brochures, news releases, presentations, graphic displays, photos, fact sheets, directories, and other mediums.

The PIO I will also work closely with executive management and the marketing team to ensure the department is presenting a cohesive public image as well as with the County Field Services Division to identify and attend outreach events.

The incumbent will collaborate with other county departments such as the Emergency Management Department, District Offices, Executive Office, Parks and Open Space District, CalFire, Library, Sheriff's Department, Department of Public Health, Department of Public and Social Services, and others for public relations opportunities.

Other duties will include preparing press releases, speeches, articles, and other materials that support the department's strategic priorities; attending the community meetings the Riverside County PIO roundtables on as needed basis; managing support staff; community engagement with local organizations, maintaining updated media lists and contacts (including assignment editors at organizations such as LA TV News and other local stations); monitoring County news stories and recognizing local issues consistently; and developing strategies and procedures for working effectively and building relationships with the media.

The incumbent will have the ability to recognize and capture Department of Animal Services press releases and story opportunities through compelling videos and photos and be capable of crafting stories to illustrate the mission, vision, and goals of the department.

They will also be able track and maintain social media analytics to better understand which stories most resonate with the public.

The PIO I is expected to be a strong leader and will mentor and coach staff in various areas of the communications field, including teaching others effective ways to capture video and photographic images.

The department desires candidates with excellent written and verbal communication skills and who are proactive in their work.

Competitive candidates will possess:


* Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.


* Prior supervisory experience.


* Great public speaking and interpersonal skills.


* A strong understanding of the media, especially social media.


* Video editing experience.

Those who have or are willing to obtain additional train...