Marketing and Communications Specialist | Denver Clerk and Recorder

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of social media content across all agency platforms, ensuring messaging is accurate, engaging, accessible, and aligned with DCR’s brand.
• Develop and manage visual storytelling initiatives, including graphics, infographics, brand visuals, short‑form video, and other creative content that communicates complex civic topics clearly and effectively.
• Serve as a primary public relations partner for the agency by drafting press releases, media statements, talking points, and proactive story pitches.
• Collaborate with leadership to craft agency newsletters, internal communications, and major public‑facing announcements.
• Support and at times lead media relations, including responding to inquiries, preparing briefing materials, coordinating interviews, and maintaining strong relationships with reporters and community partners.
• Assist with or manage crisis and emergency communications by developing responsive messaging, supporting media coordination, and ensuring timely, accurate public updates.
• Develop and refine marketing collateral for digital, print, and community‑based channels to increase awareness of DCR programs and civic engagement opportunities.
• Partner with Elections, Recording, and Public Trustee units to support major initiatives, campaigns, and community outreach efforts through consistent, strategic communications.
• Uphold Denver’s brand and accessibility standards, ensuring all materials reflect equity, clarity, and community‑centered design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field (which may include Journalism or Public Relations)
• Four (4) years of full performance, professional level experience performing marketing and/or public relations functions including research and analysis, developing public announcements and publications, and developing marketing and/or public relations strategies.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Preferred

• Bring bilingual skills (highly preferred)

Benefits

• - A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• - 457B Retirement Plan
• - 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• - Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date