Communication Strategist Senior/Public Information Officer

$74,855 - $93,568/Yr

City Of Aurora - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Communications Strategist Senior/Public Information Officer serves as a key member of the Aurora Fire Rescue team, responsible for implementing communications and marketing strategies to engage both internal and external stakeholders. This role involves crafting messages, managing media relations, and producing various forms of content to promote the department's initiatives and enhance public safety education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Plan, organize and coordinate communications and public information and engagement activities for Aurora Fire Rescue.
• Write, edit and post news releases, internal communication, articles and social media content.
• Shape communications messages and respond to media requests during both emergency and non-emergency events.
• Serve as a media spokesperson for the department.
• Work a rotating on-call capacity to provide remote support or respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate event requests from the community for AFR apparatus and crews.
• Proactively identify, develop and disseminate positive stories about AFR.
• Identify and plan social media content and campaigns.
• Create visually compelling marketing collateral and in-house video content.
• Respond to community requests for guidance and information about AFR programs.
• Post updated content to the department's website.
• Plan and implement special events and outreach activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or a directly related field.
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, public relations/communications.
• Mastery of the English language and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with producing media materials and securing media coverage.
• Crisis or emergency communications experience.
• Proficiency with graphic design and video editing skills using Adobe Suite and other programs.
• Experience in designing and producing multipage printed newsletters and developing social media content.
• Familiarity with website platforms and content management systems.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies 24/7 and be on-call as needed.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a public safety setting.
• Proficiency with speaking and writing in the Spanish language.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• On-site fitness center and employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs for career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces