Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years of professional experience in journalism, communications, public information, education, or another relevant field.
• Experience with print, digital, and broadcast media, preferred.
• Knowledge of communication principles, practices, strategies, and tools, including news media/reporting, professional website and social media etiquette, public engagement, public relations, etc.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, public opinion research techniques.
• Knowledge of community engagement, equity, and inclusion concepts, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of sustainable development and balance among environment, economy, and equity.
• Knowledge of the various learning methods and how people consume information for the appropriate development of communication, education, and outreach materials.
• Knowledge of and the ability to promote departmental safety considerations, City safety policies, and the Americans for Disabilities Act.
• Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, social media, website technology, digital communication tools, graphic design software, etc., with the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
• Skill in website and social media content development.

Preferred

• Experience with print, digital, and broadcast media, preferred.

Benefits

• The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
• Market-Competitive Salary
• Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities
• $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage
• $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
• Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident
• Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.