We have an outstanding career opportunity for aPublic Information Officerto join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represents the Department/Bureau Head and their administration before the media and coordinates media access to the President as authorized by the President's communications team.

• Participates in or attends confidential discussions with the Department/Bureau Head and executives and other staff to respond to media and public inquiries or address programs where applicable.

• Participates in or attends confidential discussions with the Director and executives and other staff to respond to media and public inquiries or to address or communicate various programs, initiatives, responses, policies, or procedures to the media, public, or other agencies.

• Works with the Department/Bureau Head or their designee to develop strategies for internal and/or public dissemination of information and programs regarding Department/Bureau directives, policies, and procedures.

• May assist in the development of communications responsive to proposed legislation of the Board of Commissioners.

• May compile press clippings or may be requested to organize and manage the photo and press release/speech archive for records and ease of reference.

• Composes or compiles reports and other documentation as requested to inform the President's communications team or President or Commissioners or Department/Bureau Head regarding Department/Bureau programs, policies, and/or procedures.

• Prepares press briefs for the Department/Bureau Head as approved by the President's communications team; anticipates questions and assists the Department/Bureau Head in preparing documentation and appropriate responses for the press, media, or to respond to internal and external inquiries.

• Assists in the development of the overall communication program for the Department/Bureau, including the development of Department/Bureau goals and objectives.

• May assist the Freedom of Information Officer, consulting with the Department's/Bureau's Legal Counsel and President's Counsel or communications team as necessary in response to said inquiries.

• May assist in the training or dissemination of training or other Department/Bureau related materials to staff and members of the public.

  Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent PLUS three (3) years of experience in communications or public relations OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to provide concise but thorough communication regarding directives, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to call, manage and attend any press briefings for the Bureau/Department Head or President in relation to Department issues as approved by the President's communications team.

• Knowledge of public relations and proper rhetoric and knowledge of the press and media.

• Ability to learn and understand Government and operations, policies, and procedures.

• Skill in speech writing and composing material for public release or presentation, including advisory communications.

• Good oral and writing skills; ability to formulate clear and concise language; excellent communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Skill in editing documents.

• Ability to handle sensitive public relations matters.

  Desired Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college, university, or school of broadcasting with a degree in communications, public relations, or journalism.

• Professional work experience in media and/or public relations fields.

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