Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and control marketing and communications strategies by liaising with various departments and personnel, as well as community partners and stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible point of contact for media outlets. Arrange for content experts to appear in person interviews while protecting the integrity of news stories. Maintain oversight of social media conversations that may impact the reputation of the city, its administration, and its elected officials.
• Responsible for creation and/or review of all press releases published by City Administration.
• Design and produce a full range of public relations products to deliver a consistent and cohesive message from City Administration.
• Be the gatekeeper of informational and promotional pieces from various sources throughout the city; be the overall voice of the city by editing and approving content before publishing.
• Draft, edit, and produce appropriate messages, stories, articles, graphics, and photographic images to deliver to a myriad of media content for public digest.
• Oversee, plan, and coordinate the production of newsletters, press releases, website pages, social media postings, event calendars, proposals, reports, posters, brochures, and various other special projects as assigned.
• Leverage expertise in copywriting, graphic design, photography, technology, trends, consumer patterns, public and employee relations, advertising, statistics and analysis, strategic planning, competitive strategies, team management, and presentation skills.
• Develop project scopes, set timelines and deadlines, and coordinate assignments with various internal divisions, the media, and the public to bring projects through the full production cycle.

Requirements

• At least four years of related work experience with demonstrated experience in public relations, public participation, written and oral communication, government, media, and press relations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of the above-stated work experience and education is acceptable.
• Computer experience using PC applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access); Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience with Internet website creation and maintenance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license.
• Position-specific ICS courses based on assignment; completion of NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800, IS701, IS702, IS703, IS704, IS775, IS250a, G-290, G-291, E-388, and IEMC course(s) within two years of hire.

Preferred

• Knowledge of AP Style Guide
• Experience with social media tools to spread ideas and news appropriately and effectively

Benefits

• Ogden City Benefits
• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available