Responsibilities

• Manage city social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics monitoring
• Write and distribute city news releases, newsletters, announcements, and community alerts
• Maintain and update city website content for clarity, accuracy, and timeliness
• Be a public face of the city — represent the City at public events, community meetings, and in some media engagements
• Support live coverage of city events; coordinate media logistics when needed
• Collaborate with departments to translate complex policies, initiatives, and programs into clear, resident-friendly language
• Assist with drafting ordinances, resolutions, and policy documents
• Build and maintain relationships with local media and community organizations
• Monitor media coverage affecting city reputation and coordinate responses when needed
• Produce digital media content (graphics, photos, and videos) to advance city communications and public engagement
• Track performance metrics and recommend improvements for digital engagement and outreach
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• One (1) to four (4) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, social media management, marketing, public affairs, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and tactfully with diverse audiences.
• Strong content development, storytelling, editing, and public engagement skills across print, digital, web, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using website content management systems, social media platforms, analytics tools, and graphic/video design software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and supervise assigned staff or projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, community stakeholders, media representatives, public agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds as needed for meetings, events, and outreach activities.
• Ability to speak before groups, represent the organization at public meetings and events, and respond effectively under varying conditions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, holidays, and special events, and to respond to communications-related needs as required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to successfully complete a background check.