Public Relations Specialist

Performs professional public communications work involving a variety of proactive public information programs. Coordinates various informational projects to maintain public awareness of the County's programs, needs, special projects and accomplishments.

Gathers, writes and edits material to be presented through social and traditional media, websites, speaking engagements, special events and printed/electronic publications or videos. Applies independent judgment and initiative; performs work under the direct supervision of the Manager of Public Information and is reviewed through conferences, periodic reports and evaluation of results achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience in public affairs or public relations work including publication writing. Equivalencies: Unrelated Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related experience; related Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience; unrelated Associate's Degree and four (4) years of related experience; graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and five (5) years of related experience.

PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE WITH: Video editing software including Final Cut Pro/After Effects/Premiere Pro/other video editing software (must specify on application); operating Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) video equipment with portfolio (must specify on application). Also desirable: Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.