Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Media Relations
-Assists in all the City's media relations efforts; supports the City's image and delivers key City messages
-Serves as the City’s deputy public information officer, on behalf of City departments, council members and others by serving as the secondary contact for media requests, presentations and interviews
-Assists in preparing, drafting, and disseminating media releases for City departments
-Maintains regular media contacts and keeps them informed of events and important issues affecting citizens. Meets regularly with all local media outlets
-Identifies, researches, and then communicates with the media to help tell unique stories about city employees and initiatives
-Tracks City media coverage, collects news clips, and assists with performance metrics reporting
-Serves as a secondary spokesperson/PIO when the EOC is activated or if the Communications & PR Manager is unavailable

External Communication
-Assists in researching, preparing, editing and disseminating external communication materials for the City, to include annual reports, brochures, fact sheets, press kits, and other forms of written communication
-Sends Code Red public information messages for City Departments
-Assists in executing the City’s community engagement program, creating presentations, and handouts
-Coordinates town hall meetings, open houses, and other public meetings
-Speaks at meetings and events
-Assists in writing of award entries for marketing and communications department

Web, Social Media and Multimedia
-Assists in writing of website content for major projects and initiatives within departments
-Updates City Newsroom section of website on a consistent basis with fresh stories and information, including visuals/graphics/photos
-Assists in the Council Wrap-Up video production/editing
-Assists social media team in writing content for specific campaigns or responding to sensitive citizen inquiries. Assists with developing and writing content for newsroom, community engagement portal and other outlets

Miscellaneous
-Effectively presents information and responds to inquiries and requests from internal and external customers within 24 hours
-Assists with developing and writing content monthly City newsletter, quarterly City publication and the City Council Wrap-Up Video
-Participates in professional organizations and marketing information groups to advance knowledge and network with other industry professionals
-Stays up-to date with current industry trends and technology by attending trainings, conferences, webinars, etc.
-Collaborates proactively with all departments to ensure that all marketing an communications is relevant, intentional and strategic
-Follows policy, procedures, and safety guidelines
-Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
-Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Mass Communication, or related field
-Two years of relevant experience
-Pass extensive criminal background screening and polygraph evaluation to include completing a Personal History Statement

Preferred Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Mass Communication or related field.
Graphic design experience
Demonstrated use of Adobe Creative Suite
Municipal Government experience
Photography & Videography experience

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