Public Information Officer - Denver County Court
Full Time
Denver, CO
Posted
Job description
About Our Job
Please apply as soon as possible as this posting may close without notice.
The judiciary plays an important and fundamental role in the community. To effectuate justice fairly, the judicial officers representing the Court must remain fair and unbiased. This creates a unique setting in which the Court is often constrained in communications with the media, members of the community and other stakeholders. The Public Information Officer will represent the Court by managing public information, developing and implementing information programs on behalf of the Court, and operating under the general supervision of the Presiding Judge.
This critical court position is highly visible to the public and responsible for media and public relations, community outreach, education, legislative and governmental affairs, internal communications, law related education, self-help resources and publications, and preparing and responding to CORA requests. The ability to garner and manage positive press attention is essential to the success of the Court’s mission.
The Position
The Public Information Officer directs the marketing, public relations, public information, and communications of the Court. The Officer will serve as the principal spokesperson on behalf of the Court.
This position acts as an expert in communications, media relations and marketing for the Court and provides administrative and strategic direction to the Denver County Court bench and administration.
This role establishes and maintains effective working relationships with city officials, key officials outside of the Court, department managers, and representatives from the press/media and the public.
In this position, the Public Information Officer will:
- Act as the main point of contact for public inquiries regarding court-related matters, including: Responding to media inquiries by gathering information and serving as the official spokesperson for the Denver County Court; issue press releases on behalf of the Court for legal resource day, self-help clinics, eviction resources, specialty court program launches, collaborative initiatives, and other official court communications as needed; managing and coordinating all logistics of expanded media requests to include the review of CORA requests to determine applicability of standards and collaboration with court personnel on production of such records; creation of responses and preparation of responses to requests for court records
- Manage and coordinate public events, including conferring with the Denver County Court bench and court leadership to determine public education needs for community members, media, legislature, and other stakeholders; developing, implementing, and evaluating public education initiatives; arranging public speaking events; creating and dispersing court announcements in a timely manner; coordinating mock trials, court tours, and specialty court events
- Manage and own the Denver County Court communications plan, including serving as an advisor to the Denver County Court on internal and external communications matters.
- Providing strategies for dealing with difficult issues publicly and for garnering positive press attention; managing all aspects of the social media outlets for the Denver County Court and works with the IT Director / Web Administrator to develop and enhance internet and intranet websites.
- Perform communications project management, including creating and maintaining the historical placita; attending court functions and providing support to the bench; developing and dispersing court media guides; serving as a liaison to court-related commissions, such as the Nominating Commission and Judicial Discipline Commission, for matters related to public relations; maintaining the Denver County Court annual report.
The DCC
The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 3 full-time magistrates, and 260 staff members. Case types include state criminal, civil, small claims, traffic, and other municipal cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices.
About You
The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:
- Court and/or legal professional experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of court processes and procedures highly preferred
- Ability to act as a neutral spokesperson, representing a government entity
- Comfort in public speaking
- Ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- Ability to problem solve
- Skill in planning and organizing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods - This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional experience at the type and level of a Marketing/Communications Specialist in communications, marketing, and/or public relations.
- Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2839 Marketing and Communications Manager
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$93,744.00 - $154,678.00
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
Denver County Court
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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