Public Affairs Manager (Public Information Officer)

City of Aurora

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.aurora-il.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Annual Salary Range: $75,857.60 - $102,211.20, depending on experience and qualifications

  Excellent benefit package including the use of a take-home vehicle.

  This is a full-time, executive position.

Sworn:

• 316

Population:

• 200,000

Position Details

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for the position of Public Affairs Manager (Public Information Officer) for the Police Department.

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, responsible for promotional and informational work in the preparation of publicity and development of promotional programs and material designed to improve public awareness of police services, crime, activities, and projects.

The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of a comprehensive informational program for all areas of interface between the Aurora Police Department and the public, and the establishment of professional working relationships to expand opportunities for improved interface with the public.

Duties also include but are not limited to:

• Writing/editing press releases, crime data, and special articles concerning police activities, programs, plans, and projects
• Coordinating/preparing video and other material for radio and television public service announcements and for social media
• Developing and executing police-wide web and social media strategies
• Planning and composing news stories, articles, speeches, radio and television scripts, bulletins, and various periodic and special purpose reports
• Provide training to assigned police officers on public information release, the use of social media avenues, and effectively providing presentations
• Serve as central point for quality and branding control for all police social media venues, publications, and outreach programs
• Lead, develop and administer community surveys and monitoring of department performance measures and strategic plan initiatives
• Develop mechanisms and strategies to facilitate communication between the Police Chief, Mayor’s Office, and employees regarding progress toward organizational goals, changes, and achievements
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position

Qualifications:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in journalism, publications, or public relations, marketing, and communications; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education, training, and experience.
• The ideal candidate must have the ability to respond to occasional critical incidents and after-hours assignments, as well as attend police events for media coverage.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public safety.
• Bilingual (Spanish) ability is desired.  
• Proficiency in crisis, internal and public communications through education, training and work experience, or a combination thereof preferred.  
• Three (3) years of experience and/or ability to demonstrate knowledge of public safety operations preferred.  
• Completion of PIO courses and/or certifications offered by FEMA, FBI-LEEDA, National preferred.  Incident Management System (NIMS), or similar professional institution preferred.

Applications should be submitted online:

https://il-aurora.civicplushrms.com/careers/

To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit:

https://www.aurora-il.org/1111/About-Our-City

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