JOB Under general supervision, is responsible for administering a wide range of public relations activities. Makes decisions within a delegated scope of public information activities, establishing and maintaining effective public relations with the media representatives and public. Advises other members of the department on media relations, approaches to key issues and appropriate messages the support the department’s mission, consistent with law and the judicial process. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This position reports directly to the Chief of Police. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists staff and personnel with media relations; provides information to the news media on breaking stories during normal working hours; works as a liaison with the media for story development with department personnel as well as conducting sound bites and radio interviews; prepares and disseminates information to the media, general public and other agencies as required to include police functions and promotions, requested materials and police programs, coordinates with department staff and personnel regarding media queries and strategies; gathers information to create public relations tools such as news releases, public service announcements and other detailed information to promote police services, programs and events; attends and videos police events and activities; updates and maintains any social media outlets utilized by the department to include Twitter, Facebook or the department’s web page; performs other duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Possession of a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.
