PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (Permanent)
Our client a civic organization in WNY is looking to hire a Public Relations Officer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a resident of the City of Buffalo who is looking for a great worklife balance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop communication strategies for a highprofile office ensuring effective approaches are taken at all times
- Oversee the development and management of the department website
- Write and edit speeches for public officials for various speaking engagements ex. Press releases
- Prepare public official with appropriate answers to possible interview questions
- Act as the primary media contact for the office coordinating coverage for events and fielding any questions that might arise
- Develop social media content for the office developing the online presence according to the overall media goals of the office
- Organize various community outreach events
- Collaborate with the Executive Assistant regarding events media coverage and other public relations activities
- Ensure a professional approach is maintained at all times
- Analyze current processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate changes
- Complete special projects in a timely manner with the ability to juggle multiple high priority assignments with ease
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Other duties as assigned/as necessary
Details:
- Position is fulltime direct hire
- 100% inoffice
- Must live in the City of Buffalo or move to the city within 6 months of start date
- $55000 $65000 annually depending on experience
- Excellent Health/Dental/Vision Insurance or Healthcare allowance PTO Retirement match
- Bachelor s degree in Public Relations Marketing Communications or related
- 2 years experience in Public Relations Media Outreach Speech writing
- Portfolio/samples of work to be provided upon request
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Selfmotivated
- Relocation not available
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
- All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;