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Responsibilities and functions of the Public Information Office

The Public Information Office directs the City's communication efforts by increasing awareness of government services and activities. Information is regularly distributed to residents, businesses, the media, City officials and employees of the City of Killeen.

The Public Information Office serves as an information resource center for the public and employees by developing and implementing public information strategies as well as coordinating internal communications.

The Public Information Office is responsible for a variety of communications:

  • Developing and distributing press releases about City activities, programs and news to the media;
  • Managing the function, design and content of the City's website and Intranet;
  • Managing the content on Channel 10 the City's cable-access channel;
  • The channel provides viewers with information about a variety of City-related events, activities and issues. City of Killeen Council meetings are broadcast on Channel 10.
  • Creating the content of the monthly newsletter which is inserted in utility bill statements sent to private and corporate citizens; Information includes a brief description of upcoming City programs or events.
  • Assisting the City's departments with public education initiatives and special events;
  • Developing, producing and placing advertising including broadcast and print advertisements in local and national publications and venues;
  • Producing publications and collateral materials including: The City's quarterly residential newsletter Insight that is inserted into the local daily newspaper and delivered to residents and businesses;
  • The City's internal employee newsletter, City Beat, published monthly ; produced and distributed by the Public Information Office to carry out the public information strategies of City departments
  • Brochures, pamphlets and flyers, are created, produced and distributed by the Public Information Office to carry out the public information strategies of City departments.