Assistant Public Information Officer

Support Community Engagement & Communication as an Assistant Public Information Officer!

1st review of applications is planned for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

The Assistant Public Information Officer plays a key supporting role in the City’s communications and public engagement. This position assists with, and supports, media relations, marketing campaigns, social media content, and outreach. Under supervision, the Assistant Public Information Officer drafts press releases and social media content, monitors media coverage, updates CRM and other digital platforms, and supports messaging across channels. The role provides exposure to municipal communications and offers a strong foundation for growth in media relations and civic engagement.

Find additional information in the Assistant Public Information Officer job description.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, effective and adaptable communicator who is passionate about public service. They show a strong interest in media, marketing, and digital outreach. They are detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn. They can support content creation, event coordination, and messaging across platforms and a proven ability to write in multiple voices and styles. With excellent writing and organizational skills, they thrive in fast-paced settings.

They are ready to inform and engage the community. This candidate seeks a public communications career and welcomes mentorship and hands‑on experience. High-level writing skills and fluency in BOTH English and Spanish are highly preferred qualifications for this role.

Assistant Public Information Officer: This is the entry to mid-level class in the Public Information Officer series and requires 3 years' worth of experience in communications or related field. This class is distinguished from the Public Information Officer by the performance of more production levels, and/or coordinating levels of duties and tasks, and is not expected to perform with the same degree of independence as the Public Information Officer.

Public Information Officer: This is the full journey-level class in the Public Information Officer series. This class is distinguished from the Media & Communications Division Manager’s performance of the full range of duties and tasks but is not expected to perform the most complex and difficult responsibilities, nor is it expected to perform with the same degree of independence as the Media & Communications Division Manager.

Employees may be assigned to specialized areas, including marketing, public/media relations, social media, and digital content.

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, communication design, web design, Spanish, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public information, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent administrative/practical experience demonstrating the required skills and knowledge.
• Experience working in or closely with governmental agencies is preferred.
• Experience in public relations, public affairs, marketing, journalism, or corporate communications is desirable.

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Native-level Spanish bilingual skills are a requirement for this position.

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