Public Information Specialist - Los Angeles, CA.

Public Information Specialist
Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. 

Join us on our journey of growth and success!

 
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Public Information Specialist located in Los Angeles, CA.

Required Education:
•    Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, public relations, journalism or any related field.
•    Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities:
•    Minimum five years’ experience in public relations, information dissemination, media liaison, news reporting, feature writing, and maintaining working relationships with media staff.
•    Candidate must have extensive experience in creating engaging and effective social media coverage for an agency.

Responsibilities:
•    Maintain a strong and timely social media presence to disseminate information and promote the construction projects of FSD.
•    Manage promotional materials, publications, media coverage, press guides, new releases, public outreach related to the dissemination of relevant information from the Facilities Services Division (FSD).
•    Review online articles videos and social media posts to align with Facilities Services Division’s media plan and improve outdated information shared to the public or general community where schools are modernized or updated.
•    Develop content to the District website to promote students, teachers, special events and other positive information.
•    Research, collect data and facts, compile information and develop correspondence, new releases, news advisories, statements, featured articles, social media posts and special projects and scripts for release to community newspapers, radio and television stations, and other communications media and platforms.
•    Produce or edit informational and educational materials such as newsletters, handbooks, brochures and other publications for dissemination.
•    Participate in information and public relations planning such as providing input for FSD information and public relations goals and priorities and propose information budget to management.
•    Evaluate information and public relations efforts for value and cost-effectiveness.
•    Support the Facilities Executive Office in the creation of presentations, written material, and supporting documents for presentations to key executive meetings, especially board meetings.
•    Develop displays, exhibits and educational programs or training avenues.
•    Support the FSD branches, departments and offices in promoting new initiatives, accomplishments and results.
•    Performs other duties as assigned

Salary:
$113,000 - $118,000 Annually

Bonus Pay:
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.
 
Apply:
https://cmtsllc.com/careers/
 
CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
 
CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.