Public Information Coordinator

Public Information Coordinator (Project Coordinator-Project Management)

Location: 333 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Schedule:
Hybrid role with work at 333 Chestnut, client sites, the Emergency Operations Center (as needed), and remote. Must be flexible for extended or non-traditional hours based on county needs.

Pinellas County Communications is seeking a dynamic communicator with a proven track record of public information and communication project management to strategically communicate with our residents and visitors.

Join a dynamic team shaping county communications and public engagement. Make an impact through high-visibility projects, emergency response efforts, and strategic campaigns, while collaborating with media and internal partners in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

• Manage media and departmental relationships.
• Serve as first point of contact for media inquiries.
• Coordinate content creation, including copy, scripts, and social media.
• Support community engagement and communication campaigns.
• Provide emergency communications, including after-hours work

• Plans, executes, monitors and reports on communications campaigns and assignments in consultation with departmental liaisons.
• Guides clients through community engagement process using best practices, planning, software, and live/virtual meetings.
• Sets project budgets, objectives, goals and performance measures.
• Analyzes results, monitors progress and evaluates outcomes of projects, recommending and implementing changes when necessary.
• Creates and delivers reports for organizational leadership.
• Strategically promotes county programs and issues to targeted demographics.
• Researches and stays abreast of industry trends, recommending methods for the organization to incorporate new communications techniques.
• Liaises with the media as an agency spokesperson, also preparing news releases, pitching stories and coordinating availabilities and events.
• Leads emergency communications during hazard events and serves during Emergency Operations Center activation.
• Plans and coordinates public outreach activities including speakers, presentations, events, surveys and public opinion polls, and Pinellas Citizen University.
• Creates deliverables for a variety of mediums and platforms in support of public outreach campaigns, including brochures, social media posts, web pages, photos and videos.
• Acts in a liaison capacity with community leaders, tour groups, other governmental agencies and community groups requesting information on government related activities.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

Experience – Eight (8) years of professional level experience in public relations, journalism, communications, public administration that includes 1 year of supervision, or supervisory training.

Education - major course work in public relations, journalism, communications, public administration, or related field.

• At least 8 years of experience as described above or;
• An associate degree as described above and at least 6 years of experience as described above or;
• A bachelor’s degree as described above and at least 4 years of experience as described above or;
• A master’s degree or higher as described above and at least 2 years of experience as described above.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• Bilingual with demonstrated full fluency in written and spoken Spanish or Vietnamese.
• Accreditation in Public Relations or Certification as FEMA/NIMS ICS PIO is strongly preferred.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.

We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.