DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, direct, write, edit and produce news releases, brochures, newsletters, and reports.
• Produce photographs, slides, video productions and other materials.
• Meet with policy and technical staff to discuss current and future tribal public relations needs.
• Maintain and enhance positive public relations contacts with local and regional media including newspaper and magazine publishers, and radio and television stations.
• Respond to media inquiries for information by providing background materials or providing referrals to appropriate tribal representative or, with approval, serve as spokesman.
• Organize press conferences, editorial boards and media tours.
• Disseminate information concerning emergency measures, ensure pertinent information is made available to tribal authorities and handle related media relations as required by the Tribe’s Emergency Management Plan.
• Participate in cooperative communications process between tribes, federal, state, county, regional and special agencies, and organizations including civic groups.
• Plan and implement related conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Tribal government organization, programs, and functions.
• Knowledge of methods of determining needs for public information.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of evaluating effectiveness of public relations programs.
• Knowledge of mass news media capabilities, procedures, and techniques
• Ability to identify and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of policy or practices.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
• Ability to select effective methods and techniques of disseminating a variety of information.
• Ability to advise top management officials regarding program impact upon public.
• Ability to organize, prepare, and present comprehensive public information and education programs utilizing mass news media.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of the press, the public, and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain organized work methods.
• Ability to plan, lead and coordinate work and projects under strict deadlines and under limited supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:
• Master’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations or a related field AND two years of reporting experience for a daily or large weekly newspaper OR a comparable combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong writing, editing, photographic, and production publication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy.
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