What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media and Communications Fellow position at City of Pinole, CA?
Location: The City of Pinole, CA is seeking a service-minded individual with a positive outlook, interested in public service and local government. This unpaid fellowship working up to 16 hours per week, Monday-Friday, offers the opportunity to collaborate within a dynamic government organization, providing valuable experience and an insider's view into the workings of the communications division.
This role supports the goals of the organization by developing and executing integrated communications that effectively present the City of Pinole's vision and mission to the public through various initiatives such as public relations, internal communications and government relations.
The ideal candidate should be highly creative, proficient in visual content creation and storytelling, skilled in leveraging new communication tools, artistry, and channels to effectively engage both internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of integrated communications
- Clearly and accurately communicate safety and other public information
- Create graphic designs for digital and print media adhering to branding guidelines
- Source photos and videos, organize files in online platforms
- Support efforts to increase public engagement through targeted community outreach
- Create an engaged and safety-minded workforce through effective employee communications
- Create visual content for social media and other internal and external communication channels
- Post content to the City of Pinole's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, YouTube, threads and others
- Provide meeting and event support (photography/video)
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
The Ideal Candidate
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited university
- Interested in communications, public relations, and/or publishing
- Experienced in social media content creation
- Experienced with digital production/editing software
- Able to travel as necessary
- Able to create clear and engaging content and has strong writing skills
- Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Experienced with Canva, Sharepoint, and Public Input is a plus
This role supports the goals of the organization by developing and executing integrated communications that effectively present the City of Pinole's vision and mission to the public through various initiatives such as public relations, internal communications and government relations.
The ideal candidate should be highly creative, proficient in visual content creation and storytelling, skilled in leveraging new communication tools, artistry, and channels to effectively engage both internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of integrated communications
- Clearly and accurately communicate safety and other public information
- Create graphic designs for digital and print media adhering to branding guidelines
- Source photos and videos, organize files in online platforms
- Support efforts to increase public engagement through targeted community outreach
- Create an engaged and safety-minded workforce through effective employee communications
- Create visual content for social media and other internal and external communication channels
- Post content to the City of Pinole's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, YouTube, threads and others
- Provide meeting and event support (photography/video)
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
The Ideal Candidate
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited university
- Interested in communications, public relations, and/or publishing
- Experienced in social media content creation
- Experienced with digital production/editing software
- Able to travel as necessary
- Able to create clear and engaging content and has strong writing skills
- Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Experienced with Canva, Sharepoint, and Public Input is a plus
