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**Description**
- Job Title:** PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER RILEY COUNTY
- Department:** County Clerk Division: Admin
- Reports To:** County Clerk
- Pay Range:** AA Status: Full Time
- FLSA Status:** Exempt
- POSITION SUMMARY:**The Public Information Officer (PIO)is responsible
for coordinating and managing various public affairs programs across
Riley County departments and services, including informational and
educational communication for the County. This includes public
relations, media relations, crisis communication, county-wide branding
and education, and communication with County elected officials and
employees. The PIO is responsible to lead a cohesive effort that conveys
a consistent message in support of the mission, strategic goals and
objectives of Riley County.
Essential Functions
Initiate and oversee the establishment of county-wide strategies, plans
and programs designed to ensure all communication and public relations
efforts are cohesive, consistent and effective in support of the mission
and goals of Riley County.
- Provide and coordinate communication activities on a broad range of
programs, services, issues, and policies, including the day-to-day
operations of the county.
- Provide direct and proactive advice, consultation and assistance to
County Commissioners, officials, and employees. Interact with media
representatives and the general public.
- Maintain strong relationships with commissioners, elected officials,
departments, media representatives, peer agencies and members of the
community to ensure relevant and timely messages are being
communicated.
- Lead day-to-day communications activities, i.e., social media
content, web site content management and training assistance, print
and digital resources, newsletters, news releases, county event
advertising, reports and other county promotional programs and
materials.
- Manage content, update information and provide communication
regarding Riley Countys website, including specific departmental
pages and employee recruiting, county branding and communication
using the website.
- Collaborate with Department Heads and county staff to create
engaging, shareable content and build online engagement/presence.
- Assure quality and appropriateness of county communication programs
and initiatives.
- Design and develop content and manage the Countys web and social
media pages including statistical reporting and
retention/disposition of electronic records.
- Operate high end computer software, desktop publishing software,
Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe Creative
Suite, web design and web maintenance software.
- Develop communications strategies and craft community engagement for
the County. Write, produce, and appropriately distribute
communications materials. Fundamental knowledge of and documented
past relevant training and work experience in media relations
practices.
- Serve as designated spokesperson for Riley County, responding to
media inquiries, overseeing the development and issuance of media
releases, and communication activities.
- Work in residence within departments during emergency events or
planned projects and events.
- Manage multiple projects requiring a high level of initiative to
meet deadlines and use independent judgment.
- Film and edit video and participate in live video broadcasts.
- Produce high-quality graphics and images for digital and print
media.
- Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
Secondary Functions
- Actively participate/network in the Flint Hills PIO Group.
- Provide data on system usage and evaluate effectiveness of
communication strategies.
- Develop community branding/engagement campaigns around special
projects/ballot initiatives.
- Exhibit creativity and sound judgment in all actions and when
working with internal/external customers. Strive to consistently
improve the quality of image and reputation of the County via
various communication outlets.
- Serve as a county liaison to emergency planning and response
agencies. This includes working with emergency management personnel,
city safety officers, and regional Emergency Operation Centers
(EOCs) to develop and improve employee preparedness and
communication in advance of and during emergency situations
