Careers with Los Santos
Junior Community Relations Specialist
Office of Communications
The opportunity
About this role
About the Job Position
The Community Relations Specialist is primarily focused on visual communications and direct community interactions. The role will assist in developing photo and graphical materials necessary for department communications and improve the image of the government as a whole.
The Community Relations Specialist will also help in recording community activities and provide creative contributions to announcements. In addition to visual works, the position requires building relationships with members of the community, and extending support for trust-building initiatives for the government and with members of society. The Community Relations Specialist ensures that society or residents are represented and included, and have a link with the government through approachable, authentic, and creative communications.
About the Department
The Office of Communications serves as the government's central platform for handling all forms of public information and communication. Our mission at the Office of Communications is to ensure a smooth and reliable flow of communication between our administration and the public we serve. We strive at all costs to maintain the reputation of the government and communicate its initiatives in a positive and accurate manner.
We monitor and control press releases, media content, public announcements, online communications, and community outreach activities. We make sure that all messages shared, whether through traditional or online communications, or even outreach activities with the community, include our core values of integrity, accountability, and service to the public. Through partnerships with the government's departments and with members of the community, the Office of Communications bridges the gap that may exist between government functions and everyday life. Our Office remains committed to modern and transparent communication practices that help the community stay informed, engaged, and connected to the work of the government.
About the Salary & Paygroup
- The current Junior Community Relations Specialist salary is set at: $45,000.
- A supportive, consolidated and dynamic team environment.
- Junior Community Relations Specialists are assigned to Paygrade II.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- The applicant must have attained the age of 18
- The applicant must have a legal address in the State of San Andreas
- The applicant may not have been convicted of any felonies and/or misdemeanors.
- The applicant must possess a current driving license and a reasonable driving record
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Applicant is expected to be in the process of obtaining a college or Bachelor's Degree that was supplemented by any of the following fields: journalism, photography, videography.
- An equivalent level gained through work experience may be considered.
- Experience with any graphics design program is considered a bonus.
Key Skills and Abilities
- You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of present-day social media and the implications of negative press relations.
- You must display strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You must show the ability to effectively engage in social media activities, including video sharing and blogging, to promote the City.
- You exhibit superior critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Your organizational abilities enable you to be highly detail-oriented.
(( Out of Character Notes and Clarification ))
Please review these requirements before submitting your application.
Playtime requirements
- You must have at least 40 hours played on GTA World on any character.
- Applicants for Director positions must have at least 100 hours played on any character.
Membership in another faction
The permissions you need depend on whether your faction memberships involve the same character or different characters.
On different characters
- Obtain permission from your current faction and Los Santos City Government.
- Submit a different-character faction permission request. The City Government request is automatically approved, but you must still submit it.
On the same character
- Obtain permission from your current faction.
- Submit a same-character faction permission request. Approval from City Government faction leadership is required.
- Once both factions have approved, obtain permission from Legal Faction Management (LFM).
Character portrayal and application information
- You must be able to portray a City of Los Santos employee accurately and meet the faction’s standards and roleplay expectations.
- Notify the Department of Personnel of any OOC circumstances that require changes to your application, including changes to your character’s backstory or administrative record.
- All screenshots submitted during the application process must be clean and unedited.
- If you select “Other” as your character’s gender, provide the Personnel Specialist handling your application with:
- An explanation of your character’s gender identity.
- Your motivation for roleplaying the character.
Conduct during recruitment
Please remain patient and respectful throughout the application process. Disrespectful, impatient or insulting behaviour may result in disqualification.
Working with the City
Benefits & support
- Competitive salary with step/grade progression
- Paid annual leave and public holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Healthcare coverage (medical), with optional dental & vision
- Pension/retirement plan participation
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Flexible schedules and hybrid working where operationally feasible
- Overtime/shift differential where applicable
- Wellness & fitness support (e.g., gym access)
- Learning & development, certifications, and tuition support
- Life/accident insurance coverage
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