Montgomery Personnel Board

A09

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to formulate and direct the public relations efforts of various city departments.  The work responsibilities of this position are: advises Mayor/Director on media and citizen interactions; implements public information programs in order to disseminate information to the public; coordinates special events and programs; creates/designs documents; and develops and executes short- and long-term public communications/marketing strategies.  Work is performed independently, using considerable judgment and initiative.  The Public Relations Specialist reports to the Director of Communications.

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, public affairs, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the field of public affairs, public relations, public and internal information, journalism, or communications.