Communications Specialist

Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multi-channel communications and content for a Cedar Rapids regional economic development team, coordinating editorial calendars and media outreach.

  • Own multi-channel content creation across social, press, and internal comms.
  • Must-have: 2–4 years in communications/content creation and project coordination.
  • Standout: PR experience including media pitching and acting as a spokesperson under direction.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive social media, digital and print communications.
  • Produce compelling content about local businesses, attractions, and community happenings.
  • Report, write, and review content for accuracy and editorial quality.
  • Pitch and develop stories with the marketing team.
  • Engage with our social media audience.
  • Help shape digital strategies, including maintaining an editorial calendar.
  • Create content for press releases, magazines, quarterly reports, e-newsletters, digital ads, and websites.
  • Support internal communications, events, and respond to staff requests professionally and in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in communications, content creation, and project coordination
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • PR experience, including media pitching, press releases, crisis communications support, and serving as a spokesperson under direction
  • Experience in internal communications and event support
  • Strong creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Initiative and willingness to take on new tasks as needed

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (preferred)
  • Adobe Creative Suite skills a plus
  • Willingness to learn new skills

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and retirement benefits
  • PTO and professional development opportunities
  • A creative, supportive, and community-focused work environment
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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Our mission is to drive economic, workforce and population growth strategies and to help businesses succeed.

Founded in 1918
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
72 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.1%
Direct
50.1%
Referral
5.6%
Social
6.9%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~72

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (7% of company)

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