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This position works in the Office of Communications and Engagement and will support all City departments in efforts to proactively share positive stories and accomplishments through citywide communication pieces and web features with a focus on creating connections between our daily work and the city’s strategic plan.

Develops or assists in the development of communications and marketing materials across multiple platforms to include, but not limited to, interactive, mass, target, and broadcast media, special events, and trade shows.

The position is responsible for enterprising storylines for video and press content, website editing, feature story writing and reporting internally and externally on City Commission decisions and progress.

Responsible for production of informational pieces that support communications and marketing efforts. These may include, but are not limited to, newsletters, websites, email, print, social media, video and photograph. Ability to fly a drone is a plus.

Develops or assists in the development of communications and marketing plans to support both short- and long-range organizational objectives.

Develops or assists in the monitoring, maintenance, and measurement of progress toward communications and marketing objectives.

Supports organizational initiatives and events, as needed.

Performs set-up and tear-down at special events and trade shows.

Assists with, obtains or designs and implements market research.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position applicant must have an Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university or be a college student with major course work in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Video Production or related field and one (1) year experience in communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, or journalism.

The ideal candidate will be a content strategist who has strong writing and editing skills.

Limited knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of communications and marketing.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor to communicate and work effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, customers, the general public, the news media, and elected officials under routine and non-emergency conditions.