Responsibilities

• Assist web and digital communications manager with website update requests and content management of the city website and related online platforms.
• Assist social media and digital engagement specialist with compiling weekly email newsletters and creating graphics and other visual content for social media and digital platforms.
• Uploading, digitizing and indexing “Rockville Reports” articles for use on the news module, e-newsletters and social media platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in communication, web design, digital communications, journalism, or closely related field; and one to three years of experience in digital communications, web design, and/or social media content creation; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing skills for the web and social media.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) best practices and plain language writing.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
• Knowledge of CSS, HTML and hands-on experience of content management systems, such as WordPress.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, including experience with the Meta Business Suite.
• Knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and/or social media graphic design software.
• Experience with macOS.
• Knowledge of good design, typography, color, and their application on the web.

Preferred

• Experience with Mailchimp
• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite