Responsibilities

• The Communications Specialist will apply entry level business knowledge and techniques to assist in writing and editing of publications, news releases, public service announcements, and internal/external information programs, as directed; manage/organize/provide assistance to requesting parties for public records requests; research/respond to media inquiries; and plan and/or direct special projects.
• Prepare by concept, writing/editing of company informative brochures, newsletters, speeches and other publications; prepare, coordinate and schedule visual preparation/photography for projects, publications, brochures and internal/external informative programs via computer networks/websites/social media.
• Create advertising and promotional campaigns by concept, writing, editing, recording of ads and public service announcements for print, broadcast and social media.
• Provide requesting parties with public records information by researching customer accounts and/or organizing requests with various areas/departments for information needed in compliance with the Tennessee Public Records Act and Sunshine Law: compile data received for release to recipients; calculate/collect appropriate fees.
• maintain records of information provided; and set up meetings for inspection of public records.
• Assist in media relations' activities such as media calls, media research, generate story ideas, analyzing media coverage, participating in interviews, coaching staff, and sending media updates to staff.
• Generate story ideas for use in internal/external communications.
• Assist in maintaining/troubleshooting the employee business television system which includes creating/designing/writing/ editing informational slideshows; and scheduling activities.
• Assist in coordination, story line, writing copy, production and video editing of MLGW's employee business television system and television show Memphis Energized; assist in coordination of concept and creation of informational slid shows, design, writing, editing, and scheduling.
• Plan and/or direct special projects as assigned such as participation in special events, community partnerships and workshops.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Advertising.
• Must successfully complete NIMS training within one year of entering job.