Assistant Director, Communications

Cleveland, OH (On-site)

$56K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead and execute city communications from content creation to web presence, overseeing multimedia, print materials, analytics, and cross-department collaboration across digital and print channels.

  • Own end-to-end communications content, webmaster duties, and multi-channel publishing.
  • Drive digital strategy through analytics, social media, and cross-department projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research, compose, edit, and proofread communication content including multimedia projects (video, photography, print and web).
  • Create printed promotional materials, such as brochures, flyers, collateral materials, billboards, and posters, as needed.
  • Serve as a webmaster, overseeing all aspects of our websites, including maintaining and updating graphics, page design, and content.
  • Develop, measure, and analyze strategic social media content.
  • Utilize Google Analytics and other web performance metrics.
  • Research, write, and edit articles for multiple City publications and social media posts.
  • Interface with other City departments and assist with special projects or tasks as directed.
  • Maintain databases of contacts, photography, and other essential information.
  • Verify all web content is consistent with the City's branding design and style.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and compelling design presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging content.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all internal and external deadlines are met.
  • Strong working knowledge of web/digital design (HTML, CSS) and previous experience with WordPress or Drupal.
  • Proven graphic design skills using design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Work effectively in a team environment while maintaining accountability for individual performance.
  • Video production and editing skills are a plus.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Available to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

  • Ability to work well with others as well as work independently.
  • Graphic Design experience using tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Proficient in HTML, JavaScript, WordPress, and other web technologies and standards.
  • Genuine interest in public service/government.
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City of Independence, Ohio, USA

The City of Independence provides efficient access to the region, its workforce and to the services, support and amenities critical to opening new sites and headquarters. With Cleveland Hopkins International Airport just nine miles to the west and the cities of Cleveland and Akron just 10 miles north and 20 miles south, respectively, Independence is the heart of Northeast Ohio. For more information please visit www.independenceohio.org or http://yourindependence.org.

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