Police Media Relations Manager

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Oceanside Police Department – Where Creativity Meets Community Impact! Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling and a knack for creating engaging, informative, and creative content? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? The Oceanside Police Department is looking for a Police Media Relations Manager to be the voice and digital face of our department! What You’ll Do: As the Police Media Relations Manager, you will be the voice of the Oceanside Police Department, bridging the gap between our officers and the community. Your day-to-day will include: Social Media Magic: Create fun, engaging, impactful, and meaningful social media content that highlights the incredible work of our officers and the importance of public safety. Website Management: Keep the department’s website up-to-date with fresh, relevant, and accessible content. Recruitment Campaigns: Partner with our Recruiting team to develop eye-catching marketing materials for social media, press releases, and other campaigns to attract top talent. Branding & Marketing: Shape and strengthen the department’s brand through creative and cohesive messaging. Develop branding content that resonates with our department and the community we serve. Creative Calendar Management: Plan and manage a calendar of events, holidays, and national days. Use these moments to create dynamic content that resonates with our department and the community we serve. Collaborative Engagement: Work with units across the department and external consultants to achieve common goals and elevate our presence. Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets. Write and distribute press releases, respond to media inquiries, and coordinate press conferences. Press Releases: Draft clear, concise, and effective press releases that communicate critical information to the public and the media, balancing transparency with the need to protect investigative integrity, victim privacy, and community safety. Press Conferences: Prepare the executive team for press conferences by developing well-structured scripts or talking points, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, and conducting thorough briefings. What We are Looking For: A creative, self-driven professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience in media relations, public relations, marketing, or social media management. The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. A flair for creating engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. Teamwork skills to collaborate with various units and external partners. Department Expectations: The ideal candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding of the department's mission, vision, and core values. This includes a commitment to upholding the principles that guide the department's work, fostering trust and transparency with the community, and ensuring that all communication efforts reflect and support the agency's overarching goals. Work Hard: Bring your best every day and deliver results with focus and dedication. Treat Others with Respect and Decency: Foster a culture of professionalism and mutual respect. Be Positively Impactful: Strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through your work. Why Oceanside Police Department? We are more than a police department – we are a team committed to building trust and engagement with our community. This role offers an opportunity to highlight the incredible work of our officers and the positive impact they make every day. When you join our team, you are not just taking a job – you are becoming part of a community committed to making Oceanside a safer, more vibrant place to live and visit. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who embody the values of respect, hard work, and positive impact while making a real difference. Ready to make waves in Oceanside? Apply today to become our Police Media Relations Manager and help us tell the stories that matter most! Minimum Requirements: Prospective employees will undergo and must successfully pass a thorough police background investigation which includes a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and a medical examination which may include a drug screen. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, media coverage or related field. Note: Public Safety experience as a Public Information Officer is highly desirable. Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required with major course work in public relations, communications, journalism, public administration, business administration or a related field. License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. #J-18808-Ljbffr