Officer of Public Information

Officer of Public Information at Imperial Irrigation District summary :

The Officer of Public Information supervises and directs communications to convey the District's mission, policies, and activities to diverse audiences including customers, employees, media, and regulatory bodies. Responsibilities include managing media relations, producing publications and digital content, handling crisis communication, and advising executive management on messaging strategies. The role requires a bachelor's degree, extensive experience in marketing and public relations, and supervisory skills.

Salary : $111,343.00 - $142,103.00 Annually

Location : El Centro, CA (Valley Plaza)

Job Type : Contract

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Department : Public Affairs

Section : Public Information Office

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Job Term : Full-Time

Grade : 29 (Salary)

Posting Specs : Internal & External Applicants

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Primary Function

Under general direction, supervises, directs and prepares communications and messages regarding the District's mission, policies and activities to its customers, employees, news media, regulatory bodies, the general public and other agencies; oversees all media relations activities, production of internal and external publications, web sites, and videos, advertising and marketing activities, editing and writing of board letters, opinion articles, speeches and handles crisis and emergency communications; monitors media coverage; public responses and makes recommendations to executive management regarding department communications and messaging. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, business, public administration or related degree and five years of increasingly responsible experience marketing materials for advertising, public relations, conducting and evaluating market research; and preparing and delivering public presentations, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Licensing & Certification Requirements

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only) : Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

Other Requirements / Testing

A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.

"Imperial Irrigation District is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees."

IID offers a wide range of employee benefits.

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Keywords :

public information, media relations, crisis communication, public affairs, internal communications, external publications, advertising, marketing, media monitoring, public presentations