Information security manager Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Definition

Under general direction, plan, prepare, and disseminate information on the activities, services, and objectives of the City of Fontana to the news media and the general public.

Position Snapshot / A Day in the Life : The Public Information Coordinator is a fast-paced, highly visible role that requires agility, creativity, and strong leadership skills. Serving as a strong second to the Marketing and Economic Development Manager, this position supports a wide range of communications and marketing efforts including managing media inquiries, drafting press releases and speaking points, shaping storyboards and video concepts, and developing innovative strategies for social media, email campaigns, and the City website. The role also involves coordinating high-profile City events, supporting crisis communications, and serving as a key liaison with media, residents, and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is detail-oriented yet adaptable, and is passionate about connecting the community to City services, programs, and events.

Essential Functions

The incumbent must have the ability to :

• Prepare and update City news releases regarding highly sensitive or confidential matters such as policy issues, criminal incidents, investigations, road closures, information from the Mayor and Council and other special events.
• Disseminate news to the press, radio, and television through written releases, personal interviews, and / or press conferences.
• Develop and implement creative and innovative marketing strategies
• Coordinate marketing activities which result in increased facility rentals and public knowledge and awareness of programs, special events and City facilities
• Develop and recommend new communications methods and enhancements to better achieve City goals
• Respond, at various times, to the scene of incidents attracting news media attention; act as liaison between the department and media representatives.
• Assist in the preparation of reports or informational publications about City Departments, including researching, writing, and coordinating the photography, lay out, and printing.
• Assist in the planning of and conduct tours of department facilities for public officials.
• Answer public inquiries on departmental procedures, investigations, or activities in person, by telephone, or in writing.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Train staff on policies and procedures, as well as the laws that relate to media and public relations.
• Prepare written statements and speeches for executive staff; inspect and correct written work produced by staff prior to dissemination to the media.
• Coordinate special events, press conferences and tours; receive and handle specific types of complaints from the media and the public.
• Assist in the coordination of city-wide marketing, advertising and promotional programs.
• Update and monitor social media websites.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of dailyactivities. This position also requires grasping, gripping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports, using computer keyboard and related equipment; the ability to push, pull, drag and / or lift up to 25 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination; corrected vision to normal range; acute hearing; written and oral communication; frequent contact with staff, media and general public. May, at times, work in adverse weather conditions.

Experience and Training Guidelines

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge and background in the following :

The incumbent must have the ability to :

Experience : Three (3) years of responsible public information, marketing, and public relations in the public sector.

Education : A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, public administration, public relations, marketing, or a closely related field. Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent.

Supplemental Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) and bi-annual ethics training pursuant to AB 1234.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

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What is your highest level of education?

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Please indicate how much experience you have in responsible public information, marketing, and public relations in the public sector.

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Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?

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