Press Secretary
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Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature of Work:
Oversees and manages the press office for the City of Orlando, including direct management of the City's Public Information Officer (PIO) and liaison responsibilities with the PIOs in the Police and Fire Department. Performs professional work in public/media relations and crisis communication as press secretary/spokesperson for the Mayor and the City of Orlando, providing written materials, media statements, talking points and speeches. Provides public relations and media expertise to the Mayor and the City, including media training, media strategy and the development of key messages. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Chief of Staff to the Mayor and reviewed through reports submitted, conferences, and results achieved.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in Public Relations, Journalism, English, or Communications required and five (5) years experience in public relations or news writing required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Master's Degree coursework in communications, marketing, public administration, or public relations preferred. Speech writing, and copywriting experience preferred.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
