Social Media Coordinator- PIO

This position serves as the social media coordinator and public information officer for the public safety divisions announcing major news or providing essential information in a crisis, answering on-the-spot questions, and providing updates as developments change. 

 Coordinate press releases involving promotion of the police and fire departments’ programs, the distribution of information to the public and to news agencies. 

Build, execute and monitor the police and fire departments’ social media content for all applicable outlets across the web, through mobile and email platforms.  

Provide relevant content by creating innovative posts/tweets for feeds, video blogs, and other social media channels ensuring that messages are consistent, information is accurate and policies are followed throughout all pieces.  

This position also serves as internal staff photographer and editor (still and video).  

This position requires strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, and a willingness to work with flexibility and adaptability.  

This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Requires a Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Criminal Justice or other directly related field and over two years of experience as a social media coordinator/public information officer or related field.