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Job Description
Salary Range
$34.60-$44.11
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
03-13-2025
Job Summary
Performs administrative and professional work in public and media relations by providing oversight of all internal and external communications for the Economic Development Department, including the Orlando Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency (“DDB/CRA”). Responsibilities include serving as a secondary spokesperson for the Economic Development Department Director and the DDB/CRA Executive Director , responding to news media inquiries, coordinating appearances by leadership, composing talking points and press releases. An employee assigned to this position is responsible for website content development and social media account management. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Economic Development Department Director. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results achieved.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Public Administration, Public Relations, Journalism or Communications, or related field and four (4) years of professional experience developing and administering communication and public relation programs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Master’s degree with coursework in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations a plus.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Orlando
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