Communications Specialist
City of Mont Belvieu (Texas)8 months ago
Baytown, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assists with writing, photography, design, editing, and dissemination of informational marketing plans, printed publications, and/or digital media.
- Under the supervision of the Communications & Marketing Director, coordinates content for City’s social media outlets, compiles statistical reports, analyzes data, and trains the City’s other social media administrators to foster growth of all Mont Belvieu social media channels.
- Acts as on-call public information officer in responding to after-hours emergencies and media inquiries, assists with conducting media briefings, and media management at City Council Meetings.
- Provide graphic design support for print ads, social media, public relations and internal use.
- Act as the digital editor for the City’s website, montbelvieu.net, providing content, updates, and maintenance via the content management system (CMS). Also provides website training for departmental content editors when needed.
- Assist with the marketing and promotion of Mont Belvieu’s gigabit internet utility, MB Link.
- Assist the Communications & Marketing Director with the City’s brand and style management.
- Provide administrative and maintenance support for the City’s AI resident engagement platform (Citibot).
Requirements
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field preferred.
- Two (2) years experience including writing, editing, and proofreading; media relations; digital photography, videography, and desktop publishing.
- Development of written communications such as newsletters, press releases, and website content.
- Experience in developing and presenting oral and written presentations.
- Experience in website maintenance and development.
- Experience with social media sites including writing, posting, and maintenance of social media pages and accounts.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
- Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background and motor vehicle record check.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Municipal government experience, preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a progressive step plan; paid vacation and holidays; TMRS retirement; paid health; life insurance; longevity pay; and a deferred comp plan available.
Required Skills
graphic design
desktop publishing
social media management
editing
digital photography
content management systems
website maintenance
media relations
videography
writing
proofreading