The City of Clear Lake Shores is looking for a communications specialist responsible for creating clear and concise communication between City departments, social media outlets, and the general public.
Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of professional work involving media relations, marketing, branding, community outreach, social media, special programs, and other communication strategies for the city as a whole and/or within assigned city departments, boards or commissions. The ideal candidate is a multi-platform social media professional and exceptional storyteller with strong writing, photography, video, and organizational skills.
- Communicate critical information effectively to the public.
- Work closely with emergency management team and first responders to ensure consistent communication during an emergency. Use leadership goals and the strategic communication plan to develop key messages.
- Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and proactively disseminating information to ensure accurate, timely updates during an incident or event.
- Write press releases and prepare information for distribution by media outlets.
- Work closely with department heads to make sure that a consistent brand message is sent throughout all channels.
- Design graphic material for the city’s website and social media platforms.
- Create campaigns and design marketing material to promote local businesses or events.
- Develop illustrations, logos and other vector images based on requirements. Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
- Establish and maintain a consistent brand image throughout all audiovisual material.
- Work with city departments to brainstorm audiovisual content ideas to connect with the community and strengthen public trust.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players. Respond to requests for information from media outlets.
- Utilizes and understands the AP style of writing
- Participate during city events as needed
Requirements
- Excellent social media management and or content management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Emergency management and crisis communication experience is preferred.
- Excellent photography and videography skills.
- Excellent graphic design skills.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom)
- Experience with DSLR cameras and wireless mics is preferred.
- Experience applying social media analytics preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field is preferred.
- Emergency Management FEMA training is a plus.
- Experience working for city government is a plus.
This is a part-time, 20hr/week position, allowing for remote working and some limited on-site work. Pay rate is $18-20/hr, DOQ.
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to CStroup@clearlakeshores-tx.gov