The Position
Are you a versatile writer and content producer who’s passionate about making a difference in your community? If so, please consider applying to be the City of Portland’s first Writer and Content Producer as we implement voter-approved changes to city government. Based in the City Administrator’s Office, this position will generate compelling content for the City of Portland’s website, newsletters and social media channels - raising awareness about civic issues that matter to Portlanders.
About The Position
Job Appointment: Full Time, Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with some flexibility
. Occasional night and weekend work will be required but can typically be planned in advance.
Work Location: Hybrid- This position will report to the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, or 97204) for in-person work.Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view this labor agreement, please click here .
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will to attach a cover letter and resume. You must also attached t
hree samples of previously published work relevant to this position, in the form of a web link or a PDF attachment. Content could be a press release, a webpage, a newsletter article, social media posts or any other format you consider relevant. PDF can be attached as additional document and/or weblink can be added to your cover letter.
Position Summary
The Writer and Content Producer will explore how city government is addressing topics such as homelessness, safety and economic stability. To succeed in this role, candidates should be prepared to distill complex policy issues into community-centered content across a variety of platforms. We are looking for a strong writer who can produce both long-form and bite-sized content with minimal editing required. The Writer and Content Producer will also help produce a digital newsletter, manage website content, take publication-quality photographs, make simple graphics using templates and provide back-up support to the Social Media Coordinator. Candidates should have a track record of advancing equity through communications, such as ensuring diverse representation in storytelling and meeting accessibility standards. Project management and collaboration are also essential.
Reporting to the Communications Officer, this position is a member of the Central Communications Team - the group responsible for citywide communications channels and strategies. Come join this fun, ambitious and diverse team to help Portlanders access the information and resources they need.
As a Writer And Content Producer, You Will
- Develop written and multimedia content about important civic issues such as addressing homelessness, reducing gun violence and improving economic stability. (Task examples: Draft a feature article about ways the City of Portland is investing in a specific neighborhood, take photographs of a community event, draft social media posts to support community health during extreme weather.)
- Prepare, edit and manage content on the City’s website, newsletter, social media channels and other platforms. (Task examples: Post a news story on Portland.gov, copy edit and format content for the city’s weekly digital newsletter.)
- Coordinate citywide content projects, including contributions from communications staff embedded in bureaus and service areas. (Task example: convene several communications coordinators to produce a content package highlighting the city’s efforts to address homelessness.)
- Serve as a backup for the city’s Social Media Coordinator by posting content and managing engagement when they are out of the office. (Task example: Post pre-planned content and respond to unanticipated needs for one week while the Social Media Coordinator is on vacation.)
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter for two new positions on the City of Portland ’s Central Communications Team : the Press Officer and the Writer and Content Producer ! We'll be talking about th e position duties and responsibilities, day - to - day life in the role s , review the announcement s , discuss how to apply , and answer questions you may have about the position s .
Monday, October 21, 2024
12:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Zoom Meeting Recording
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Contact Information
Loan Tran Polanco , Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan Tran Polanco
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Experience managing website content and producing written and multimedia content for a variety of platforms, including websites, social media channels and newsletters.Experience writing and editing with little need for review, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and appropriate tone.Ability to research complex topics and explain them to a general audience, often on tight deadlines (familiarity with civic issues in Portland is a plus).Ability to take high-quality photographs for social media and other platforms (cell phone photography is OK).Ability to produce basic graphics using a brand kit and templates in a design program such as Adobe Express.Knowledge and experience advancing equity and anti-racism through media strategy and other communications including the application of best practices in accessibility.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between October 14, 2024 to October 28, 2024
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
- Three samples of previously published work relevant to this position, in the form of a web link or a PDF attachment.
- Content could be a press release, a webpage, a newsletter article, social media posts or any other format you consider relevant.
Optional Application Materials
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
- Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents. (Any materials not listed in Step 1 as required).
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
- E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 28, 2024
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 4, 2024
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): November 2024
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: November 2024
Step 6: Start Date: TBD, with preference for starting by mid-December
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
