MAYORAL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Mayoral Public Information Officer

The City of Stockton is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy for a Mayoral Public Information Officer in the Mayor's Office.

Principal duties include the following :

• Designs, develops, and manages performance management agreements and accountability models.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive content strategy to engage with the public.
• Manages the City's digital presence.
• Moderates the production of multimedia content.
• Responds to public inquiries and resolves complex issues.
• Leads and prepares the staff to conduct campaigns, press conferences, and media events.
• Acts as the Mayor's spokesperson for press inquiries.
• Ensures the Mayor's communications strategy aligns with the City's priorities.
• Develops crisis and emergency response materials.
• Promotes partnerships with local educational institutions.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on transparency initiatives.
• Coordinates with other City departments.
• Responds to and resolves difficult, sensitive concerns.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of municipal operations, media production, social media management, public records laws, public relations, government performance metrics, crisis communication, computer applications, and city operations is required.

Skill in planning, managing public communications programs, supervising staff, developing strategic communications plans, communicating with stakeholders, analyzing problems, producing content, managing crises, making decisions, and ensuring compliance is required.

Education : Bachelor's degree in journalism, public or business administration, marketing, communications, economics, computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.

Experience : Five years of professional experience in public information management, communications, data analytics, or performance management.

Additional requirements : Must possess a valid California driver's license, be willing to attend meetings outside of normal working hours, and have multilingual skills.

Physical / mental abilities required include mobility, lifting, vision, dexterity, hearing / talking, emotional / psychological stability, and environmental conditions.