POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller’s Communications Specialist works with their assigned department to implement a strategic communication plan, responds to local media inquiries, and manages social media of the assigned department.
Department: Controller’s Office
Salary: $58,352 per year.your eligible/ineligible status.
- WORK EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of communications, marketing, public relations, social media, or equivalent work experience.
- EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media or related field is required.
POSITION DUTIES
- Coordinates with the Department to develop, manage, and organize communications deliverables for assigned departments.
- Writes press releases, talking points, and assists with organizing press events.
- Updates the official website; and manages departmental social media accounts.
- Works with Department to respond to local media inquiries related to their assigned departments.
- Maintains a record of media stories about their assigned departments.
- Represents the Office of City Controller appropriately in public and on social media.
- Works with the Department Directors to determine the best way to communicate the work of their assigned departments.
- Assists with other duties as requested or assigned.