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South Coast Air Quality Management District
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South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation. The South Coast AQMD is dedicated to addressing environmental justice impacts of air pollution and is committed to protecting and improving air quality in the many diverse communities and neighborhoods in the South Coast Air Basin. We serve a four-county region that includes all of Orange County, and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 750 employees, and an annual budget of $173 million, South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for.
South Coast AQMD’s mission requires diverse perspectives, talents, and life experiences to solve some of the most complex technical air quality issues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique contributions of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the distinct ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air.
Click here to view a video about working at South Coast AQMD
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS / MEDIA
Our Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office is comprised of 50 managerial, professional, technical, and support staff engaged in handling intergovernmental relations, State and federal legislative affairs, small business assistance, dissemination of public information, business and community outreach, and other public assistance activities.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Media Manager is a responsible management position characterized by the exercise of a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties. Under direction of the Director of Communications, Deputy Executive Officer and Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
-Interpreting and executing South Coast AQMD rules/regulations and policies/programs as they relate to the coordination and dissemination of readily understandable information to various media outlets
-Issuing press releases and acting as the media spokesperson for the agency
-Preparing op-ed columns for newspapers and writing talking points for Governing Board members and the Executive Officer when they are being interviewed by media outlets
-Attending and networking with other media organizations at conferences, community events, public workshops, hearing and town meeting, etc.
-Supervising the media office and its staff members
The Media Manager is budgeted as a Community Relations Manager. The duties listed below are typical of this classification. Some, but not all, will apply to this position:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned functions; supervises staff; advises and provides assistance to the Director of Communications, Deputy Executive Officer and the Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media in program design, development, and implementation.
Supervises the deployment of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media field staff to assist in achieving agency goals and objectives through effective collaboration with local governments and other public agencies, community residents, business interests, and other special-interest groups.
Formulates recommendations on policy and program implementation strategies through analysis of data and feedback from interest groups and public and private agencies regarding their understanding and perception of agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Acts as liaison and serves as a representative of South Coast AQMD at meetings, workshops, conferences, or panel discussions for the purpose of addressing or presenting South Coast AQMD policies and proposals related to air quality and other relevant matters; coordinates community meetings and hearings, and may represent the agency at official events.
Acts as liaison with South Coast AQMD's advisory groups and subcommittees on relevant matters and, under the direction of the Director of Communications, Deputy Executive Officer or Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media, coordinates and attends the proceedings of such groups.
Oversees and coordinates environmental justice enhancements, public outreach, public participation, and other key functions, and develops strategies to encourage public participation and support of South Coast AQMD's programs, activities, regulations and administrative proceedings.
Prepares Board letters, testimony, reports, and a wide range of other documents in support of legislative activities, Board actions, and other related matters.
Reviews South Coast AQMD regulations, policies, and programs, and coordinates the development and dissemination of readily understandable pamphlets, brochures, and other informational materials tailored to specific audiences regarding proposed South Coast AQMD rules or policies and procedures.
May act for the Director of Communications or Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media, as needed.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the most competitively qualified candidates will possess:
-A bachelor's degree in a related field
-Directly related supervisory or management experience over a media relations team, preferably in a public agency or public advocacy group
-Proven experience working with the media environment, including preparing press releases; on camera interviews; and radio interviews
-Knowledge of environmental issues, particularly air quality issues, and the ability to learn technical details of South Coast AQMD's compliance programs, rule development, and legal framework
-Exceptional oral presentation and written communication skills
-The ability to read, write and speak Spanish is highly desired
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, and abilities to plan, develop, and supervise public information, media liaison, and community liaison programs; knowledge of methods used to evaluate program objectives and goals; principles of management, organization, and supervision; techniques and methods to write, compose, edit, and disseminate educational information, news releases, and promotional materials.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in the development, preparation, and dissemination of public information; establish and maintain effective relations with community and civic groups, public agencies, news media, and private organizations; coordinate, develop, and edit a variety of written materials for dissemination; speak effectively before large groups.
Evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be demonstrated, in part, by the graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major emphasis in communications, mass communications, public relations, journalism, public or business administration, or a related field, and demonstrated experience in the development and dissemination of public information for a comprehensive public information or media liaison program.
To apply, please visit our Careers page at: http://www.aqmd.gov/careers
South Coast AQMD’s mission requires diverse perspectives, talents, and life experiences to solve some of the most complex technical air quality issues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique contributions of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the distinct ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air.
Click here to view a video about working at South Coast AQMD
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS / MEDIA
Our Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office is comprised of 50 managerial, professional, technical, and support staff engaged in handling intergovernmental relations, State and federal legislative affairs, small business assistance, dissemination of public information, business and community outreach, and other public assistance activities.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Media Manager is a responsible management position characterized by the exercise of a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties. Under direction of the Director of Communications, Deputy Executive Officer and Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
-Interpreting and executing South Coast AQMD rules/regulations and policies/programs as they relate to the coordination and dissemination of readily understandable information to various media outlets
-Issuing press releases and acting as the media spokesperson for the agency
-Preparing op-ed columns for newspapers and writing talking points for Governing Board members and the Executive Officer when they are being interviewed by media outlets
-Attending and networking with other media organizations at conferences, community events, public workshops, hearing and town meeting, etc.
-Supervising the media office and its staff members
The Media Manager is budgeted as a Community Relations Manager. The duties listed below are typical of this classification. Some, but not all, will apply to this position:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned functions; supervises staff; advises and provides assistance to the Director of Communications, Deputy Executive Officer and the Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media in program design, development, and implementation.
Supervises the deployment of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media field staff to assist in achieving agency goals and objectives through effective collaboration with local governments and other public agencies, community residents, business interests, and other special-interest groups.
Formulates recommendations on policy and program implementation strategies through analysis of data and feedback from interest groups and public and private agencies regarding their understanding and perception of agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Acts as liaison and serves as a representative of South Coast AQMD at meetings, workshops, conferences, or panel discussions for the purpose of addressing or presenting South Coast AQMD policies and proposals related to air quality and other relevant matters; coordinates community meetings and hearings, and may represent the agency at official events.
Acts as liaison with South Coast AQMD's advisory groups and subcommittees on relevant matters and, under the direction of the Director of Communications, Deputy Executive Officer or Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media, coordinates and attends the proceedings of such groups.
Oversees and coordinates environmental justice enhancements, public outreach, public participation, and other key functions, and develops strategies to encourage public participation and support of South Coast AQMD's programs, activities, regulations and administrative proceedings.
Prepares Board letters, testimony, reports, and a wide range of other documents in support of legislative activities, Board actions, and other related matters.
Reviews South Coast AQMD regulations, policies, and programs, and coordinates the development and dissemination of readily understandable pamphlets, brochures, and other informational materials tailored to specific audiences regarding proposed South Coast AQMD rules or policies and procedures.
May act for the Director of Communications or Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Legislative and Public Affairs/Media, as needed.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the most competitively qualified candidates will possess:
-A bachelor's degree in a related field
-Directly related supervisory or management experience over a media relations team, preferably in a public agency or public advocacy group
-Proven experience working with the media environment, including preparing press releases; on camera interviews; and radio interviews
-Knowledge of environmental issues, particularly air quality issues, and the ability to learn technical details of South Coast AQMD's compliance programs, rule development, and legal framework
-Exceptional oral presentation and written communication skills
-The ability to read, write and speak Spanish is highly desired
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, and abilities to plan, develop, and supervise public information, media liaison, and community liaison programs; knowledge of methods used to evaluate program objectives and goals; principles of management, organization, and supervision; techniques and methods to write, compose, edit, and disseminate educational information, news releases, and promotional materials.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in the development, preparation, and dissemination of public information; establish and maintain effective relations with community and civic groups, public agencies, news media, and private organizations; coordinate, develop, and edit a variety of written materials for dissemination; speak effectively before large groups.
Evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be demonstrated, in part, by the graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major emphasis in communications, mass communications, public relations, journalism, public or business administration, or a related field, and demonstrated experience in the development and dissemination of public information for a comprehensive public information or media liaison program.
To apply, please visit our Careers page at: http://www.aqmd.gov/careers