Public Information Staff Member - Orlando, FL Area
Full-Time Position | Local to Central Florida | Focus Communications Experience Required Stokes Creative Group seeks a Public Information Specialist based in the Orlando, FL, metro area with Public Outreach and Project Management experience to support public-sector communication campaigns for infrastructure and community projects.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support local Orlando-area client events and community engagement activities
· Create public outreach materials (flyers, brochures, posters, social graphics)
· Write press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, and project updates
· Manage social media for client projects (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn)
· Design visuals for public meetings, stakeholder briefings, and websites
· Demonstrate ability to translate technical information into public-friendly content
· Monitor media coverage and prepare status reports
Required Qualifications:
· Live/work in Orlando/Central Florida area
· 2+ years in public outreach, communications, Public Relations, or marketing
· Project Management experience
· Communications experience required
· Graphic design preferred (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
· Strong writing skills for public, media, and stakeholder audiences
· Valid FL driver's license for local event coverage
· Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
Preferred:
· Public sector/infrastructure project experience
· AP Style writing
· Graphic Design Skills
· Project Management Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing, or equivalent in experience