Job Description
Join the City of Colorado Springs Communications Team and shape how our community interacts with local government. We're seeking a dynamic Public Information Officer to manage strategic communications, crisis messaging, and public engagement initiatives. This role is critical in fostering transparency and trust between residents and municipal services.
As a key member of our award-winning communications department, you'll collaborate with city leaders, media partners, and community stakeholders. You'll develop compelling content across multiple platforms, manage press relations, and ensure consistent messaging during critical events. If you're passionate about public service and possess exceptional storytelling skills, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for city initiatives and services
- Manage media relations, press conferences, and journalist inquiries
- Create engaging content for city website, social media, and public communications
- Serve as crisis communications lead during emergency situations
- Oversee public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Coordinate with city departments to align messaging and communications
- Analyze public feedback and adjust communication strategies accordingly
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional communications experience
- Proven crisis communications and media relations expertise
- Experience with government/public sector communications preferred
- Proficiency in CMS platforms, social media analytics, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong writing, editing, and public speaking abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Valid Colorado driver's license