Communications & Community Engagement Director

Fort Mill, SC (On-site)

$64K/yr – $89K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own citywide communications and media programs across video, social, and branding to inform residents and stakeholders while driving transparency and engagement.

  • Growth & engagement ownership: Lead videography, social media, branding, media relations, and content production to elevate city programs and services.
  • Public meetings and community outreach: Plan and coordinate livestreams, produce videos, and attend events to inform residents and stakeholders.
  • Strategic communications: Develop strategies that boost transparency, community engagement, and alignment with city goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the City's strategic communications, public relations, marketing, branding, and digital media efforts.
  • Serve as the City's primary public information and communications professional, ensuring residents, businesses, visitors, and stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and engaging information about City services, programs, initiatives, and events.
  • Develop and implement communication strategies that enhance transparency, strengthen community engagement, promote the City's image, and support organizational goals.
  • Videography, social media management, marketing and branding initiatives, media relations, public outreach, and content creation across multiple communication platforms.
  • Plan, film, edit, and produce professional-quality videos highlighting City projects, events, departments, services, and community stories.
  • Develop video content for social media, website, presentations, public meetings, and promotional campaigns.
  • Coordinate livestreaming and recording of public meetings, special events, and community programs.
  • Submit entries for various awards and recognitions.
  • Attend community meetings/events and other public outreach activities as may be required.
  • Provide customer service support by phone and in person.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, or marketing is preferred or three to five years of experience in government relations and/or community relations, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance