About Us

Welcome to the Office of Communications Website

The primary function of the Office of Communications is to effectively disseminate information and messages to the media and the community as it relates to the City of Miami’s administration, initiatives, events and programs.

The Department utilizes various communication vehicles in an effort to expand its outreach. These include photography, television, print, radio, the internet or a combination of any or all of these mediums. In addition, this office works collaboratively with all City departments including the City Manager, Commissioners and the Office of the Mayor; to assist with media/community outreach, press conferences and presentations.

 

The Office of Communications is charged with the City of Miami’s government access station. The overall programming goal is to inform residents by creating a diverse schedule that includes public meetings of significance to residents, educational programs, and some event coverage. In order to diversify programming and educate viewers, the channel also broadcasts some programming created by other state, federal, and/or local municipalities or agencies. The Office also aims to create programming in Spanish and Creole in order to reach more residents. City of Miami Television airs four types of original programming created by the Office of Communications: series, special reports, public service announcements and public meetings.

The Office of Communications is comprised of the following divisions:
 

Administration Public Relations City of Miami Television Website Support Photography