Police Media Assistant- (PT-19 hours or less) at City of Grapevine | Grapevine, TX

City of Grapevine

Police Media Assistant- (PT-19 hours or less)

Grapevine, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist the Police Media Manager with public communications and digital content to engage the community.

Assist with public, media, and organizational communications for the department.
Must-have: Pass Federal background and CJIS requirements; valid Texas driver’s license.
Create digital content for website, social media, and digital signage with unified messaging.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assists Police Media Manager with communications to the public, media and other organizations. Produces and monitors communications for the department, including Community Relations Unit programs, Community Outreach Center programs, Animal Services program, traffic safety campaigns, press releases, reports and other general department communications.
Works under direct supervision of the Police Media Manager.
Creates robust interactive communication that engages the community.
Coordinates and produces articles for publications, newsletters, reports and other documents.
Generates ideas for digital content including website and social media.
Develops and proposes story ideas for media and social content.
Creates content for digital signage in briefing room.
Reviews cases as needed for social media coverage or media pitches.
Ensures a unified message is conveyed from the Department.
Produces photo and video content as needed.
Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
Due to Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements, the candidate must never have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order. Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Deferred Adjudication, or Felony Conviction are permanent disqualifiers.
Must be in compliance with the department’s drug and tattoo policy.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Education, Experience And Other Requirements (noted as such in the description): Prefer two years of college level course work in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred

Prefer two years of college level course work in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

City of Grapevine

Grapevine, Texas, USA is home to many successful businesses, numerous wineries, fine dining, nationally ranked festivals, and select attractions and resorts. Its economic development efforts are designed to increase visitors and tax revenues through projects emphasizing hospitality, entertainment, and retail uses. Grapevine has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the nation’s premier destinations by drawing 15 million visitors annually. Grapevine has an ideal central location in one of the world’s most dynamic regions and proximity to the world’s second-busiest international airport, providing ready access to major U.S. and global markets.

USA

398 employees (10 in marketing)

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