Communications Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic communications and implementation support, including support of media spokesperson and public information officer duties
• Coordinates the production of city-wide communication materials, graphic materials, newsletters, advertisements, brochures, banners, and other collateral
• Proposes and coordinates programs, events and communications initiatives to maximize city visibility and create public outreach/engagement opportunities
• Initiates meetings with departments to discuss messaging priorities and compile background information and supporting materials for current and future needs
• Manages external vendors for printing and graphic design projects including printer relationships, pre-press and mailings
• Meets deadlines and completes assignments and special projects for the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and/or Community Relations Manager
• Demonstrates professionalism while serving as liaison to assigned departments
• Listens to internal customer priorities and anticipates needs
• Develops and implements department communication plans; supports departments as assigned
• Uses a variety of publishing and design software programs to prepare layouts and designs for city materials, publications, and forms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing or closely related field plus two of related public relations, communications and/or marketing experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license with a good driving record.

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.