Ashley Papagni, Public Information Manager and Spokesperson for Mayor Buddy Dyer at the City of Orlando, is a high-paid city employee.
Ashley Papagni manages public information and safety education programs, as well as serving as the spokesperson for the Mayors Office.
Papagni is responsible for responding to news media inquiries (but she often does not respond); composing newspaper articles, radio scripts, televisions scripts, and press releases for Mayor-related activities; and developing, directing, and implementing Mayor and City related programs.
Per a recent West Orlando News public records request, Ashley Papagni makes $119,600.00 of base pay on an annualized basis.
According to the records provided by the City of Orlando, the following are examples of work performed by the Public Information Manager position:
Develops, plans, and composes news items, newspaper articles, stories, bulletins, speeches, reports, letters, and radio and television scripts, communicating on behalf of the Mayors Office in public information matters.
Develops and maintains a positive community and media relations through frequent contact with the community, business and media personnel.
Designs, develops, and updates website content, including but not limited to, press releases, current events, training, operations, and safety/prevention information.
Actively seeks grants for the City of Orlando, coordinates the flow of information to the proper personnel, reviews grants prior to submission, monitors and approves all grant expenditures prior to purchase, monitors grants, and ensures timely and accurate reporting of information to the issuing agency.
May supervise and/or coordinate the work of City Employees.
The records also listed the following “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” necessary for the Public Information Manager position at the City of Orlando:
Knowledge of grant administration.
Skilled in public speaking, making presentations, conducting workshops, and presenting ideas clearly and concisely in writing and/or verbally.
Skilled in research techniques, report generation, and project management.
Skilled in grant research and writing and proposal development.
Skilled in the operation of a van pulling a trailer.
Ability to write and produce clear and concise reports, publications, memoranda and letters.
Ability to handle numerous assignments simultaneously and deal with frequent interruptions.
Ability to independently plan, initiate, and complete assignments.
Ability to organize and supervise activities of staff and volunteers.
Ability to research and find solutions to problems.
Ability to analyze and interpret factual data necessary to render opinions, decisions, and direction for grants and applicants.
Ability to use mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide; and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to design pamphlets and create props and visual aids used in presentations.
Ability to operate a personal computer and software programs, camera, public address system, and other equipment needed to make presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, elected City Officials, neighborhood leadership and residents, area businesses, and community and social service agencies.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
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