Public Relations Manager

Salary: $74,200.36 - $111,300.54 Annually
Location : 900 E. MARKET, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01050
Department: Convention Facilities
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary


Under general direction, is responsible for the planning and conducting of media and community relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image of the City through various communications media. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, administers, and coordinates public relations and advertising programs related to the City of San Antonio.
• Develops executive summaries of studies for distribution to the public and the media.
• Arranges press conferences.
• Develops programs of public tours of City facilities.
• Prepares literature and brochures on the City of San Antonio, assigned department, and related developments and functions.
• Attends public meetings to obtain and impart necessary information concerning assigned department.
• Promotes goodwill through such publicity efforts as speeches, exhibits, films, tours, and question/answer sessions.
• May prepare written proposals to foundations, corporations, and private individuals for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares and implements promotional programs involving the news media in departmental programs.
• Coordinates all aspects of City ceremonial events, facility grand openings, and dedications.
• May prepare a marketing plan and budget for the Division, including monitoring of expenditures.
• Manages the production of various publications utilized to promote the department and the City (i.e., travel update, convention update, industry review, annual calendar) and researches leads and story ideas.
• Supervises the maintenance of various resource files, mailing lists, and statistical data on the department.
• Works with other City departments and local groups in activities related to the City of San Antonio and assigned department.
• Makes sales calls on media to place articles on San Antonio and may involve traveling to other cities.
• Supervises and edits publications aimed at various markets.
• May compile statistical reports for the Commission.
• Edits press releases.
• Represents the department during community projects and at public, social, and business gatherings.
• Facilitates access to the site and flow of information for the media in the event of an emergency.
• May supervise assigned staff.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of experience in journalism. Experience in public relations and bilingual (Spanish) skills highly desirable.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of hospitality industry and its market in San Antonio.
• Knowledge of journalism, printing processes, photography, and graphics.
• Knowledge of fund raising techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of advertising, marketing, and promotional strategies and objectives.
• Knowledge of all aspects of government, the community, attractions, hotels, civic organizations, art groups, etc.
• Knowledge of budget administration.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Skill in operating a System 36 keyboard.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with print and electronic media.
• Ability to prepare proposals and statistical reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to travel out of town to make sales calls on media.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have in journalism?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
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• 15 years or more

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How many years of experience do you have in public relations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have managing or leading a team?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
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• 5 years or more

10


Please select any of the following areas in which you have at least 5 years of experience.

• Sales
• Marketing
• Media Relations
• Sponsorship Development
• Event Booking
• None of the above

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How do you set a communications strategy for an organization, and what are the most important components?
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Describe your experience with writing press releases and responding to media inquiries.
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Define the difference between internal communications and external communications and provide an example of both.
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Describe your experience serving as a public spokesperson for an organization.
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Describe your experience with various social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, et cetera.
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Describe your interest in this position and how you will contribute to the overall success of the department.
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I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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