Job Opportunity

County Public Information Officer
Riverside County

Date Posted:

November 30, 2018

Salary:

$88,024.00 – $157,919.00 Annually

Description:

The County of Riverside Executive Office is currently recruiting for a County Public Information Officer (PIO). The PIO will serve as a primary media spokesperson for the County and will develop and direct a comprehensive Countywide public information and public relations program. The PIO will be both proactive and responsive in developing stories and press releases of public interest, and in responding to news media and information requests. The selected candidate will collaborate and build strategic partnerships with County leadership, department stakeholders, and other public information staff in order to facilitate the effective execution of the County’s information programs.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, English, communications, or a related field.

Experience: Four years of experience in journalism, public relations, or the media, which included the writing of news and feature articles for various communication media, or the writing and placing of news releases and providing information to the public in the capacity of an organization’s public relations spokesperson. Candidates with considerable journalism experience are highly desired.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply for the position by emailing a cover letter and resume to Julia Luna at jluna@rivco.org, or may apply using the County of Riverside Job Gateway at https://jobs.co.riverside.ca.us.

Filing Deadline:

Open until filled

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