Consulting Services for Public Information and Communications

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Los Angeles, California, United StatesPosted 4 days agoDeadline: May 19th, 2026

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SUMMARY

California seeks a consultant to lead public information and communications activities across multiple media channels and support departmental outreach initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of three years of experience in public information, communications, public affairs, media relations, or a closely related field.
Must have experience developing and delivering information through multiple media channels, including digital and social media platforms.
Must have experience supporting or coordinating responses to public records requests in accordance with the California Public Records Act or similar regulations.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a closely related field.
Must be able to report to the Department of Medical Examiner in Los Angeles, California, five days a week.
Must submit a resume for the proposed consultant.
Must submit a minimum of two to three relevant project references.
Must submit a copy of the degree.

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $250,000

TIMELINE

Written questions due by May 6th, 2026.

Written questions released on May 11th, 2026.

Solicitation closes on May 18th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

County Of Los Angeles

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in California is seeking a vendor to provide consulting services through a Senior Public Information Specialist. The responsibilities include initiating, planning, developing, maintaining, evaluating, implementing, and coordinating department-wide public information programs, services, and activities. The consultant will disseminate information to the public via various media channels.

Key duties involve developing and managing internal and community relations publicity campaigns, ensuring accurate and timely public information about departmental programs and personnel. The specialist will create content for communication channels, such as websites and social media, draft newsletters, brochures, articles, annual reports, speeches, and talking points for department executives, and oversee the design, layout, and translation of printed materials.

Additional responsibilities include writing social media posts, creating basic graphics and media releases regarding departmental activities and programs, and preparing materials for distribution. The consultant must establish and maintain strong relationships with communications staff across agencies and respond promptly to media inquiries, directing questions to appropriate staff.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.