Exempt to Permanent – Public Relations Assistant (1310) – Citywide (169008)
City and County of San Francisco · CA, US
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About the Role
This is a Citywide recruitment for current City employees to take an exam for the Public Relations Assistant classification. Passing the exam will place candidates on an eligible list for future departmental hiring. The role involves preparing and distributing public information materials, assembling files, and assisting with public information and publicity reports.
Responsibilities
- Creates drafts of public relations materials or publicity releases.
- Prepares and distributes public relations materials as directed for the coordination of public information and other related program activity.
- Prepares and maintains accurate and up-to-date departmental publicity mailing lists.
- Mails pamphlets, booklets and other material to interested parties.
- Compiles, gathers and proofreads data used in the preparation of annual reports, pamphlets and other reports related to departmental public relations and community activities.
- Gathers, categorizes and organizes media advisories.
- Maintains files of newspaper, radio, television and internet research of interest to the public relations department.
- Assists with advertising strategies.
- Arranges for and takes part in special events such as workshops, retirement ceremonies, contests, conferences, etc.
- Makes regular contacts with the public, other departments, and outside organizations to arrange/conduct department tours, and to furnish and obtain a large variety of public information.
- Answers telephones and e-mails.
- Responds to the public and refers questions or problems regarding media advisories or publicity releases to departments or agencies.
- Maintains computer files, databases and lists of relevant groups (e.g. media).
- Generates computerized reports.
- Conducts on-line research regarding department media and publicity activities, as directed.
- Tracks and monitors contract invoices and other section costs.
Requirements
- Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 1310 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1310.
- Must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date.
- Applicants must fully complete the job application.
- Must complete a Preliminary Questionnaire (PQ) and a Training & Experience Assessment (T&E).
Skills
- Public relations
- Public affairs
- Public information
- Editorial
- Newspaper
- Magazine
- Radio
- Television
- Social media
- Digital engagement
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Communication
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Permanent Civil Service
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2,080 hours in class 1310
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience in public relations, public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, social media, digital engagement, advertising, marketing or similar work directly responsible for the preparation, and/or dissemination of news and information in a variety of formats for internal and external communications may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.
Salary/Compensations
- $75,426 to $91,598 annually
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Overview
About the Company
- San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.
- Our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.
- Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Equal Opportunity
- The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
- Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.