Communications Specialist
Current• Writes, edits, and coordinates publications for the City• Writes and produces content for multimedia outlets, including articles, press releases, advertisements, newsletters, brochures, and special events; pitches to regional media; reviews all items submitted to the media; negotiates pricing and timelines with printers and related publishing companies• Acts as social media lead for the City’s many platforms; manages the City’s online domains used for outreach and promotional purposes, including updating materials and creating new domains; coordinates activities with information technology as needed• Captures videos and photos for use on social media; creates content to support captured video and photos, edits TikToks and reels, records voice overs• Creates graphic design elements for social media and print• Assists in the implementation of a variety of marketing and public information tactics in support of City programs and initiatives• Prepares presentations for the City Council, Mayor, and City Manager, which may include PowerPoint presentations, speeches, and the development of all related collateral• Assists in the coordination of various special events, including groundbreakings, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and City Council events; acts as project manager for selected events and programs• Assists in crisis communication during emergency events, including writing social media and emergency blog posts; plays a key role in the Emergency Operation Center and incident command as needed• Plans and executive pre-production operations, including evaluating the type and placement of cameras, audio, and lighting units; performs post-production duties, including editing, dubbing, and duplicating tapes; maintains the City's video library, including tapes of all public meetings and other production• Coordinates production and executes broadcast of City Council and Planning Commission meetings
