Public Relations Officer

Are you a talented, communications-driven professional with a passion for managing public image and crafting engaging narratives? This Public Relations Officer role, offering a competitive salary of $55,000–$5,000/year, includes extensive benefits valued at an additional 15,000–$2 ,000 annually, resulting in a total net compensation of 70,000–$8 ,000 per year. This opportunity is perfect for a public relations expert who values consistency, a collaborative and supportive environment, and excellent work-life balance.

As the Public Relations Officer, you will work closely with the office to elevate its presence, manage public communications, and coordinate outreach efforts. This is a dynamic role where you’ll be responsible for producing content, organizing community events, assisting with media relations, and maintaining the office’s website. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker with excellent writing skills, experience with various social media and website programs, and a strong background in PR and media relations.

This is an on-site, in-person in Buffalo, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Write and coordinate press releases, public service announcements, and other communication materials for the department.
• Manage and update the department’s website and digital presence.
• Assist with speechwriting and preparing the Official for public speaking engagements and interviews.
• Serve as the primary media contact, responding to inquiries and arranging media coverage for events.
• Organize and participate in community outreach events and meetings.
• Develop and implement a social media strategy to enhance the Official’s visibility.
• Work closely with the Executive Assistant to arrange media coverage, prepare for interviews, and ensure smooth execution of public relations initiatives.
• Take high-quality photos for media use and public communications.
• Maintain a consistent and professional image for the Official in all public-facing materials.
• Attend Staff and/or Community Meetings as requested.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with public relations, media outreach, and speechwriting.
• Experience with website management, and various social media platforms.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to create, edit, and distribute engaging content across various platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must live in the City of Buffalo, or move to the City of Buffalo within 6 months of hire.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• A portfolio or samples of relevant work may be requested.

Benefits: The benefits package provides an estimated additional compensation value of $15,000 – 20,000 annually.

• Expansive Health Insurance plans, ranging from full coverage to minimal monthly contributions.
• Fully covered dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Generous retirement benefits, including an employer-funded NYS Retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account with employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including 2-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of service, sick leave, and personal days, with accruals increasing over time.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with optional supplemental coverage.
• Additional incentives for perfect attendance and in-lieu waivers for unused health/dental coverage.

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range