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Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Jamie Sacco, the Public Information Officer for Shawnee, Oklahoma. Jamie shares her journey from working in news to becoming a PIO, discussing her role's unique challenges and opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement, effective communication strategies, and the need for a proactive approach in addressing local issues such as homelessness and the opioid crisis. Jamie also highlights the significance of crisis communication and the use of technology in her work, including social media and emergency alert systems. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of public information officers and the evolving communication landscape in local government.

Jamie's BIO: Jamie Sacco was hired as the Public Information Officer for the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee Fire Department in November 2023. Prior to working for the City, Jamie was an Assignment Desk Editor at FOX26 in Houston, where she covered many major events. She also has experience as a Trial Technician, where she assisted on high-priority cases presented in civil and federal court.

Jamie has a bachelor's degree in communication with a focus in Broadcast Journalism. She completed the 2024 Leadership Shawnee Class 37 with honors and is currently a member of the National Information Officers Association.

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