Public Affairs Specialist

Duties

Gather electronic news and/or video production and shapes into a multi-media product. Prepare and/or disseminate products including, but not limited to, news releases, articles, speeches, briefings, photographs with captions and interviews. Utilize graphic design and/or desktop publishing software to take project concepts to completed and/or refined products. Set up news conferences. Review, edit, approve, or modify completed work for contract writers. Develop new informational materials, such as news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, and broadcast spots, to increase communication with various target audiences. Analyze media problem areas and advise appropriate personnel to accomplish program objectives. Monitor District activities and remains aware of work items which are of interest to the media.