Summary

Under direction of the Public Information Manager, assist in planning and implementing strategic communications for the City. Write, develop, edit content for social media, the website, newsletter, media relations and public relations efforts of the City.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Essential Duties

Independently draft written content for newsletter articles, web pages, press releases, social media posts, brochures, advertising copy, invitations, programs, and other projects as assigned.
Assist in writing, editing, and coordinating publications and the work of others to ensure all published work supports the brand and marketing strategies of the City and conforms to adopted style guides.
Participate in the design, writing, and production of graphics, photographs, and videos related to public information and promotional functions.
Arrange text, images, and illustrations to create a pleasing and reader-friendly experience.
Edit text where necessary to fit space requirements, create infographics to best portray content, and acquire and place appropriate imagery to support key messages.
Take pictures and videos of community events, employee gatherings, and other marketing opportunities and edit for use on social media, web pages, newsletters, brochures, etc.
Help maintain and update the City's website and social media.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, marketing, visual communications, graphic design, advertising, or related field.

Experience: One year of experience implementing communications on social media and developing creative content for multiple platforms.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Utah Driver's License

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Principles and practices of basic graphic design, layout, and production.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Advanced photography and videography.
Current principles, techniques, and objectives of social media.
Computer operation/software programs, including graphic design and video editing.

Skill With

Creating a variety of communication materials; writing and editing newsletters and news releases; preparing flyers and reports; preparing presentations; editing materials for proper punctuation and grammar.
Preparing public relations information for the City's website and social media sites.
Working on multiple projects concurrently.

Ability To

Organize and disseminate information appropriately.
Grasp business needs and consider practical design solutions.
Confidently present and explain ideas.
Exercise judgment in the release of information; give information rapidly, accurately, and tactfully.
Coordinate activities with other divisions and City departments.
Effectively work in a political environment with individuals with diverse backgrounds and opinions.
Communicate orally with other employees, members of the media, other agencies, and the public by telephone, in a one-to-one face-to-face setting, and in a group setting in the English language.
Research and develop program ideas and concepts.
Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with elected officials, employees, the public, news media, and those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening.

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