City Digital Communications & PR Lead

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a Communications Specialist to manage professional and administrative work to prepare, coordinate and maintain City digital communications including intranet, website and social media, as well as internal and public relations communications.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in public relations, English, communications, journalism, or related field (or two years related work experience) and a valid NC driver’s license; schedule is

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in public relations, English, communications, journalism, or related field or two years related work experience.
• Some experience or internship in public relations, communications, media, or related field.
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver's license with ability to obtain NC license within sixty days and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and maintain City digital communications including intranet, website and social media.
• Internal, public and community relations communications; and public awareness of programs and events.
• Establishes and maintains professional relations with public officials, partner agencies, public, and news media.

Skills

Some experience in PR/communications

Education

Associate’s degree in PR/English/communications/journalism

Job description

The City of Lexington is seeking a Communications Specialist to manage professional and administrative work to prepare, coordinate and maintain City digital communications including intranet, website and social media, as well as internal and public relations communications.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in public relations, English, communications, journalism, or related field (or two years related work experience) and a valid NC driver’s license; schedule is