Job Description
Join the dynamic City of San Antonio Communications team as a Senior Public Information Officer! Shape public perception of our city's initiatives while serving the vibrant San Antonio community. This premier role offers competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make tangible impacts on civic engagement. We're seeking a strategic communicator with government experience to elevate our digital presence and community outreach efforts.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Professional development stipends
- Flexible work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies for city initiatives
- Manage digital content across city websites and social media platforms
- Coordinate with media outlets and press conferences
- Write press releases, speeches, and public reports
- Analyze audience metrics to optimize engagement strategies
- Train department staff on communication protocols
- Manage crisis communication protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
- 5+ years of public sector communications experience
- Proven crisis management and media relations expertise
- Advanced proficiency in CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal)
- Texas driver's license with clean record
- Spanish bilingual proficiency required
- Experience with government transparency regulations
- Portfolio demonstrating successful campaigns