The Public Information Officer (PIO) serves as the primary spokesperson for the City of North Myrtle Beach. The PIO performs professional work in the timely and efficient communication of City information to:
Citizens
City Council
Departments
The news media
The public
Staff members
Duties
Duties of the Public Information Officer include:
Keeping the public informed about City programs, services, activities, and issues
Coordinating media relations in emergency response situations
Responding to inquiries or comments from the public
Responding to media requests
Responding to requests for information or documents under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act
Writing news releases for City events
Publishing the quarterly City newsletter and developing other publications
Maintaining the City’s television channel
Representing the City on a local monthly television program