Senior Public Information Officer - Housing Bond

at  City of San Antonio

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for creating and implementing strategic communication plans used to disseminate information about the 2022-2027 Affordable Housing Bond and the City’s services, programs, and activities. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in public relations or related field.
• Valid Class ‘C’ Texas Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Two (2) years professional experience in affordable housing, community development, planning, real estate or related field.
• Knowledge of strategic communications principles, practices and techniques.
• Experience working with a wide variety of digital and traditional communication tools and tailoring communications/stories to the best practices of each platform.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of public relations principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and procedures to include AP style grammar and spelling.
• Knowledge of broadcast television production procedures, audience needs, and producer goals.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of audio/video equipment capability and use.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software.
• Skill in utilizing desktop publishing programs.
• Must have ability to clearly and effectively communicate through excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate complex and non-routine assignments.
• Ability to research, gather, write, and graphically present information and prepare it for publication.
• Ability to coordinate with media sources, other City departments, and organizations.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with City Staff, the general public and other professionals in the public information field.

Please refer the Job description for details