Web and Digital Communications Assistant
Rockville, MD (On-site)
Posted 4 months ago
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Job Description
This in-person, part-time role works with the Communications and Community Engagement to ensure web, digital and social media presence are aligned with and support the organization's strategic goals and objectives. The incumbent should have basic knowledge and awareness of best practices in web and digital media technologies, standards, and requirements.Assist web and digital communications manager with website update requests and content management of the city website and related online platforms.
Assist social media and digital engagement specialist with compiling weekly email newsletters and creating graphics and other visual content for social media and digital platforms.
Uploading, digitizing and indexing “Rockville Reports” articles for use on the news module, e-newsletters and social media platforms.
Performs Other Duties As Assigned.Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in communication, web design, digital communications, journalism, or closely related field; and one to three years of experience in digital communications, web design, and/or social media content creation; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing skills for the web and social media.
Knowledge of user experience (UX) best practices and plain language writing.
Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
Knowledge of CSS, HTML and hands-on experience of content management systems, such as WordPress.
Knowledge of social media platforms, including experience with the Meta Business Suite.
Knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and/or social media graphic design software.
Experience with macOS.
Knowledge of good design, typography, color, and their application on the web.
Experience With Email Marketing Platforms Such As Mailchimp, Preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Note: Applicant must be able to access and manage city social media platforms, which may require the use of a personal social media account for administrative access.
City of Rockville
The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant and business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies. Rockville is adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland.Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents. Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown." It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that “hometown” connotes. A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share.A few facts about Rockville: Rockville has 67,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households. Our community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with over one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world. Our city is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs within our border.
