Job Description
The City of Tampa seeks an urgent hire for a Public Affairs Specialist to serve our dynamic community. Join our award-winning communications team and shape how Tampa residents experience local government initiatives. This high-impact role requires immediate availability to support critical public information campaigns during a period of significant infrastructure modernization.
Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a city ranked among America's most livable. Apply now to become part of Tampa's transformation journey.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic communication plans for city-wide initiatives
- Manage media relations and coordinate press conferences
- Create compelling digital content across multiple platforms
- Oversee public engagement campaigns for major projects
- Monitor public sentiment and adjust messaging accordingly
- Collaborate with department heads on crisis communications
- Produce reports and analytics on campaign performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
- 3+ years of government/public sector communications experience
- Proven crisis management and media relations expertise
- Advanced proficiency in CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, WordPress)
- Strong writing/editing skills with portfolio samples
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends