Specialist, Public Relations

About the position

This position leads a variety of public relations, public information, public outreach and media relations duties, with a focus on external communications.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for external communications, addresses and resolves communications issues; and leads development and implementation of various initiatives and outreach efforts.
• Conceptualizes themes and ideas for implementing external public education and awareness campaigns, and initiates planning and coordination for public relations and outreach activities, meetings and special events.
• Develops written and video content for the newsroom (News Stop).
• Leads development of collateral materials; researches, writes, edits and distributes collateral materials including content for the intranet; and translates complex concepts and data into understandable communication materials.
• Develops and delivers presentations and tours and represents the organization at neighborhood meetings, public meetings, and other informational meetings.
• Serves as a back-up media spokesperson as needed for transit-related media requests.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials and business/community leaders to keep them updated and engaged in the organization.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, public outreach, media relations, communications, public affairs, intergovernmental relations, or a related field with a public agency or private company.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and the ability to write clear, concise, factual material in an understandable manner.
• Proficiency in AP writing style.
• Proficiency in basic research techniques and writing and disseminating news releases and other publicity materials.
• Proficiency in media technology and techniques such as advertising, promotion, direct mail, social media and production.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of public information resources in the Denver Metro area including newspapers, television, radio, social media outlets and publicity materials.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and workload, which includes planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following-through on a variety of tasks, assignments, project, and reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes attending evening and weekend meetings as required and being on-call.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs