Address day-to-day requests from the media, city manager, city leadership, department director, and department management team.
Respond with urgency and accuracy to media and public inquiries in coordination with the Loveland Police Department, LPD Command Staff, City of Loveland’s Office of Community Engagement team, and other departments; including timely, on-scene response, when warranted.
Develops innovative strategies to expand positive communication and outreach with stakeholders, and track and monitor effectiveness of community engagement strategies.
Create and maintain up to date media lists and manage routine outreach.
Build and maintain professional relationships with journalists on a local, state, and national level.
Prepare LPD staff for media interviews.
Provides on-camera interviews with news media after consultation or at the direction of the Chief of Police or designee.
Handle news monitoring processes; create reports and share relevant news with LPD Command Staff and city leaders.
Research, draft, and edit high-quality content including, but not limited to, news releases, media advisories, announcements, newsletters, internal communications, articles, statements, social media posts, and quotes for officials.
Consults with LPD command staff, or the investigating officer, to release information of public concern, crime prevention or requests for public assistance. Keeps command staff and city leadership promptly updated regarding coordination of information dissemination.
Identify and proactively promote police stories to the media.
Work closely with the City of Loveland’s Office of Community Engagement team on joint projects and strategies.
Execute deliverables independently while monitoring a strong team relationship.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, broadcasting, video production, and/or directly related fields. Master’s Degree preferred. Government and/or police experience preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, and/or public information preferred.