Responsibilities

• Assists the department directors in strategically planning, monitoring and evaluating complex programs, projects and initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to promote City services, events, and programs through writing content for various media outlets and publications and other methods.
• Produces social media promotion materials for special events and activities.
• Assists the Communications & Marketing Director in communicating all aspects of City services, programs and issues to various audiences including: elected officials, media representatives, city employees, business and community leaders, students, and the general public.
• Coordinates meetings related to the development of information strategies on City-wide programs; edits City documents and publications for consistency with overall City message; and develops and recommends communications plans and strategies.
• Writes content for trade publications and other media outlets to communicate City events and issues; scripts speeches, presentations, and messages as needed.
• Assists the Communications & Marketing Director in coordinating media coverage of City groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and other special events.
• Builds or enhances relationships within various sectors of the community (i.e. businesses, chambers of commerce, universities, non-profits, faith-based organizations, service organizations, etc.) and seeks opportunities to disseminate information about City programs, services, and issues.
• Assists in writing and editing content on the City's website; assists department liaisons in making updates to their website content; monitors posts made to the City website and/or Social Media outlets such as Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and Next Door; assists in establishing policies and standards related to same.
• Creates or assists with creation of utility bill inserts, brochures, posters, flyers, advertisements and other informational materials; maintains City graphics and logos.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Employee must possess a valid Oklahoma driver license and be insurable
• Proficiency with software and online tools such as Canva, Adobe Tools, Microsoft Suite, and Constant Contact.
• Broad knowledge of such fields as graphic design, marketing, journalism, photography, etc.

Preferred

• - Associate's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, event management, business administration, hospitality administration, or related field is preferred
• - One year of direct related and progressively responsible work experience in the social media management, marketing, journalism, tourism, or hospitality industries may substitute for the degree preference