Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and evaluate performance of comprehensive social media campaigns across various platforms, including content creation, graphic design, and website maintenance.
• Effectively manage all aspects of external communication, from strategy development to execution, under tight deadlines, to deliver accurate and timely information for our monthly newsletter.
• Conduct research on legislative topics to draft speeches, compile data, and prepare memos, press releases, and talking points for the Councilmember’s review, ensuring effective communication with the public and media.
• Coordinate media events, press conferences, and other public appearances to amplify community voices and make government more visible, accessible, and responsive.
• Collaborate with other Councilmember staff, county departments, elected officials, nonprofits, and businesses to promote legislative initiatives and meet community needs.

Requirements

• Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in journalism, social media, public relations, communications, digital media, public affairs, legislative or policy research, or a related field relevant to local government administration, including demonstrated ability to manage digital platforms, create engaging multimedia content, and communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be submitted.

Preferred

• Managing, developing, and executing data-driven digital strategies using analytics tools across social media, website, and digital platforms to provide accurate and timely information.
• Two to three (2 to 3) years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, social media, public relations, communications, digital media, public affairs, legislative or policy research, or a related field relevant to local government administration.
• Drafting and editing speeches, press releases, and talking points to ensure effective engagement with the public and local media.
• Conducting legislative research, compiling data, and preparing clear, concise, nuanced memos and compelling talking points.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume workload while effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with various social media platforms and analytics tools to quickly develop and execute timely, thoughtful, fact-checked information and responses.