After a competitive recruitment, Keith Sterling has been selected as the new public information manager for the city of Beverly Hills. Sterling, who started June 25, succeeds Therese Kosterman as she prepares to retire later this month.

Sterling (photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)

“I am thrilled to welcome Keith to the team,” City Manager Mahdi Aluzri said. “His diverse experience as lead communicator for high-profile agencies combined with his sincere passion and admiration for our city will make him a tremendous asset.”

Sterling joins the city from Anaheim Elementary School District in Orange County where he served as director of communications and public information. Prior to that role, Sterling worked as public information officer for several cities and universities including the University of Utah and the city of Burbank. He began his career as a television news anchor and reporter.

“It is truly the highlight of my career to join the city of Beverly Hills,” Sterling said. “As a lifelong admirer of the city’s iconic brand, it will be an honor to build on the solid foundation already in place as we enhance the public information function and share the Beverly Hills story with the world.”

Sterling was recently recognized by the California School Public Relations Association for successful community outreach on Anaheim’s $318 million school district  bond measure.

He has also been honored by the Public Relations Society of America for his work in branding and media relations, and received a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award during his tenure with the city of Burbank.

His current and past professional memberships include the California Association of Public Information Officials and City-County Communications & Marketing Association.

A native of Long Island, Sterling earned his Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College.