What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Officer - Executive Department position at City of Deming?
MICHELE C. SHILLITO, MAYOR AARON SERA, MANAGER
Phone (575) 546-8848 - Fax (575) 546-6442
E-MAIL: deming@cityofdeming.org - Website: www.cityofdeming.org
P.O. BOX 706. DEMING, NEW MEXICO 88031 POPULATION 14,758
Employment Opportunity
Public Relations Officer, Range 26, $55,160.23 annual/$26.52 hour
Open until Filled
The City of Deming is accepting qualified applicants for the position of a full time, Public Relations
officer. The Public Relations Officer will organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective
communication with the media, the public and social media. The PR Officer should be an organized and
cool-tempered professional who is able to handle a crisis. The PR officer should have a creative mind and
excellent communication skills. This position will require a flexible work schedule.
Essential Duties:
- Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and maintain open communication with upper
- Edit and update promotional materials and publications.
- Prepare and distribute press releases.
- Organize PR events and serve as the City’s spokesperson.
- Seek opportunities for partnerships.
- Address inquiries from the media, public, and other parties.
- Track media coverage and follow industry trends.
- Prepare and submit PR reports.
- Manage PR issues.
- Manage Social Media Accounts.
- Attend various events as requested, report back to upper management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or
- Proven experience as a public Relations Officer or similar PR role.
- Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
- Background in researching, writing, and editing publications.
- Proficient in MS office and social media.
- Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus.
- Strong communication ability (oral and written).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Creativity and problem-solving aptitude.
- Able to become Drone operator certified.
Benefits included if offered employment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- PERA Retirement (Public Employees Retirement Association)
- 36-hour work week, with paid lunch. (Dependent on schedule of department)
Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and
background check. Applications and job descriptions are available upon request by calling City Hall,
546-8848.
Applications may be mailed to the City Hall addressed to HR, City of Deming, 1275 E Pine St., or
enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to HR, dropped off at City Hall. To be considered
applications must be received no later than 11:00 am, 7/6/2026.
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"
Salary : $55,160