Communications & Content Assistant

Kent, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support PARTA’s communications and design efforts by creating informational materials, coordinating media outreach, and assisting with public relations projects.

  • Owns creating and editing materials for website, social media, and print
  • Must-have: bachelor’s in graphic design or related field with experience in graphic design
  • Standout: ability to coordinate with vendors and media contacts

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Using desktop publishing and related software, develops, designs, produces informational material for company.
  • Produces a variety of designs for website, social media, and other digital and print platforms.
  • Creates, edits, reviews, and proofs a variety of written materials both independently and as directed to communicate with employees, passengers, and the public.
  • Distributes advertisements, brochures and other company literature.
  • Operates personal computer and other computer programs, with skill and creativity, to develop written and graphical material for departmental projects, reports, presentations; to include, but not limited to, desktop publishing, computer graphics, slide imaging.
  • Produces images through camera and photo production with the ability to manipulate images to fit marketing and promotional needs.
  • Create basic videos using available software and digital tools.
  • Coordinates with internal and/or external vendors for materials needed for projects.
  • Collects, gathers, and organizes data necessary for reports, brochures, or newsletters.
  • Uses initiative and judgment to see that matters requiring attention are referred to appropriate employee or handled in an effective manner.

Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or equivalent education with one (1) year’s experience in graphic design, business, marketing and/or public relations.
  • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of media and public relations; graphic design principles, techniques, and methods; marketing and promotion.
  • Knowledge of our website platform, WIX and proficiency with the Adobe suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites, including Word and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of effective time management.
  • Skills in: operating the listed tools and equipment; graphic design and promotion of a positive company image and identity.
  • Ability to: effectively communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time; use creativity to promote services and focus on attention to details.
  • Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with no more than four points required at time of hire.
  • Successful completion of previous employment verification, criminal background investigation.
  • Successful completion of Non-Department of Transportation Pre-Employment Drug Screen.