Rosemaria DiBenedetto has received endorsement from city manager Beth Beatty and has been named as the new media engagement and communications director for the City of Joliet. The role comes with a $159,900 salary.
DiBenedetto was favored for the role due to her profound understanding of local government procedures and public relations expertise. Her immediateactivation showed her in-depth knowledge of how local government works. Her skills in public relations have proved vital in managing and improving the organization’s image within the community.
DiBenedetto has built an impressive 35-year career in municipal administration. In that time, she has built a reputation for her broad understanding of government policies and public relations. Many community development projects have benefited from her valuable skills and knowledge, earning her the respect of colleagues and stakeholders.
Her command of governmental complexities comes naturally from years of hands-on experience.
DiBenedetto: Joliet’s new media director
DiBenedetto also has a stellar reputation in maintaining effective public relations. Her deep government policy understanding has greatly improved efficiency and public satisfaction through streamlined processes.
Beatty believes that DiBenedetto’s professional history perfectly primes her for managing media inquiries and representing Joliet’s initiatives to its community. She also thinks that DiBenedetto’s past experiences will be invaluable in interacting with press and effectively conveying Joliet’s goals and achievements to its residents. Beatty believes DiBenedetto, due to her skillset and background, is ideally suited to handle Joliet’s publicity.
DiBenedetto holds a Master’s degree in Public and Social Administration from Brunel University of West London and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from DePaul University in Chicago. Prior to stepping into this new role, she served as the communications manager for Mayor Terry D’Arcy. This shift in roles represents a critical pivot aimed at optimizing the City of Joliet’s media engagement efforts.
