Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist

Spartanburg, SC (On-site)

$56K/yr - $82K/yr (Est.)Entry Level, Mid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture, edit, and publish short-form video content for the City's social media outlets highlighting City services, projects, events, and community stories.
  • Support the Marketing Manager with content planning and execution, including creative concepts, scripting, on-camera interviewing, and post-production editing.
  • Produce photo/video assets at events and in the field; organize and maintain an accessible digital asset library (photos, b-roll, clips, templates).
  • Draft copy for social posts, captions, basic web updates, and event promos, aligned with City tone, brand guidelines, and accessibility standards.
  • Ensure content follows appropriate standards for accuracy and professionalism
  • Support planning and on-site coordination of community and neighborhood events (e.g., community planning events, town halls, celebrations, meetings, outreach events).
  • Assist with event logistics: schedules, run-of-show, vendor coordination, supplies/signage, staffing & volunteer coordination, and on-site setup/breakdown.
  • Coordinate event communications materials in collaboration Community Relations Manager including: outreach planning, flyers, signage, and other needed documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, event management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to create compelling short-form video content (capture + edit).
  • Demonstrated experience in event planning and coordination.
  • Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills; comfort interacting with the public and community partners.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for meetings and events.
  • Experience in local government, nonprofit, higher ed, or other public-serving organizations.
  • Experience with community engagement, neighborhood outreach, or partner coordination.
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City of Spartanburg

Spartanburg, South Carolina is a city that doesn't just create goals, but achieves them. Doesn't just house businesses, but advances them. We are doing more because we were raised to do nothing less. That's why Spartanburg, South Carolina is always doing.

Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
272 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
27.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.7%
Direct
41.3%
Referral
3.5%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~272