Public Information Officer Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Mckinney, TX

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  • Mckinney, TX

Job Description

Public Information Officer

Collin County Government

Salary: $81,132.00 Annually

Location: McKinney, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Human Resources

Closing Date: 10/24/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Job Description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Public Information Officer. This position coordinates public relations activities designed to provide County employees, citizens and area media with current information regarding pertinent aspects of County operations. Provides direct support to Commissioners' Court in the areas of public information and media relations and serves as a spokesperson for the Court, when assigned. Develops and implements county public information policies and procedures. Plans, designs, writes and edits new releases, newsletters, informational articles, pamphlets and brochures, legislative testimony, speeches and other materials. Coordinates and conducts press conferences, public meetings, and receptions and organizes special media events. Conducts and/or arranges tours of County facilities. Performs other related duties as required. Candidates must have knowledge normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree. At least five years of experience in public relations, journalism, organizational communications, marketing, or related field, intermediate computer skills and a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record are required. You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work

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