About Us
Public Information acts as liaison for local, state and national media on behalf of the city. The division provides a spokesperson for specific issues and any background information necessary for clarity of issues for the media.
This division also provides coordination for specific projects which involve media participation or any other city function which will be featured by local media.
Additional Responsibilities
The division plans and coordinates press conferences, prepares press releases, and notifies media of city events. The division coordinates city ceremonies such as ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, and special announcements for the City of Charleston and its departments.
The division also:
- Reviews publications produced by other departments and assists in development, creation, and dissemination of these publications.
- Produces, plans and coordinates content and design for the City of Charleston website.
Mission
The mission of Public Information is to:
- Facilitate internal and external communications
- Communicate to citizens any information that may affect or benefit them as residents and visitors in the City of Charleston