Communications Specialist

City of Maypearl; Anna, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Anna is seeking a Communications Assistant to manage the city’s website, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials. You will research, draft, and distribute written and oral communications about city programs and events to diverse audiences.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or related field, plus 7–11 months in media/public relations with emphasis on copy writing, design, layout and editing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field plus 7–11 months in Media, Public Relations or Journalism with copy writing, design, layout, and editing newsletters and publications.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Advanced: Word Processing/Typing; Intermediate: Contact Management and Presentation/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the City's website, social media accounts, newsletters, and marketing materials.
• Research, document, prepare, and distribute written and oral communications.
• Communicate news of city programs, events, accomplishments and services to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Copy writing

Design

Newsletter editing

Public relations

Education

Associate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Word Processing

PowerPoint

Contact Management

Job description

The City of Anna, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, assist with overseeing the City's website, social media accounts, newsletters, and marketing materials; research, document, prepare, and distribute written and oral communications; communicate news of city programs, events, accomplishments and services to various internal and external audiences.

Associate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, plus 7 to 11 months in Media, Public Relations, or Journalism with emphasis on copy writing, design, layout, editing of newsletters and other publications OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced: Word Processing/Typing Intermediate: Contact Management, Presentation/PowerPoint.
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire or promotion.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check.