Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships between department and news professionals by soliciting news coverage of projects, initiatives, programs, and events; respond to inquiries; arrange interviews and appearances, provide background, etc.; and plan and manage logistics and informational materials for media events.
• Create and implement regular informational and educational pushes to various media outlets, social media platforms, website updates, newsletters, and other department/City partners.
• Provide media coaching and social media training and guidance for the department and other city staff.
• Serve as a mentor to various department and City communication professionals.
• Oversee a positive digital presence by improving the presentation of public information and department visions, goals, and objectives, including graphics for the website, presentations, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate and maintain public information, logistical, and/or marketing materials for various projects, programs, and events by developing various project templates, digital media (video & photos), website and social media content, newsletters, brochures, reports, and other digital and print media; create, design, and purchase various commercial printing and media advertising materials.
• Create and distribute press releases, public service announcements, correspondence, and other media materials; write articles for in-city and private sector periodicals.
• Produce, maintain, and archive website and intranet content for various projects, initiatives, and information demonstrating the goals and benefits of the department and the City’s strategic plan for the community.
• Assist with department recruitment and employment media campaigns.
• Generate content and deliver program communications, reports, presentations, educational and outreach materials, and other various content to meet the needs of the department.

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.
• The City of Missoula does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., F-1, H-1B, TM). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time of application.
• Position may require schedule flexibility to accommodate meetings and/or events outside of regular hours.

Benefits

• 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.