Drive citywide communications by leading media relations, content creation, social channels, and public events for Riverside.

• Own media relations, press conferences, and communications for citywide audiences.
• Oversee the City website; ensure fresh, consistent content and optimal visitor experience.
• Manage multiple social media sites across departments with content calendars and audience engagement.
• Coordinate promotional events, press conferences, and webinars to boost brand visibility.
• Draft speeches for elected officials and staff for diverse engagements.
• Work with an outside marketing firm to execute PR and marketing plans aligned with branding.
• Track marketing effectiveness using Google Analytics and present KPI reports to leadership.
• Ensure city-wide adherence to branding images, colors, and logos.
• Coordinate and organize community events, employee gatherings, and Public Safety PR activities.
• May be asked to perform other duties essential to the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field is required.
• 1-3 years in marketing/communications with at least 2 years managing social/digital for organizations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• FEMA NIMS ICS certifications (100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400) within 1 year of hire.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize large information sets with effective results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with officials, staff, public, and media.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally at all times.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and spoken English with proper grammar and spelling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Demonstrated success in a similar position, preferably in the public sector.

Benefits

• We are pleased to offer an attractive benefits package designed to protect the well-being and financial health of our employees.
• Our goal is to support health and wellness while offering affordable, comprehensive care.
• Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, FSA & HSA plans, disability coverage, voluntary plans, LAGERS retirement, 457b & IRA plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, 12 weeks parental leave, and comp time.
• Longevity pay, college degree incentives, tuition reimbursement, police academy sponsorships, moving expenses, and wellness reimbursements are available.