Communications Specialist

The City of Jersey Village; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

2 Personal Holidays

Job summary

The City of Jersey Village is seeking a Communications Specialist to help tell the city’s story to residents, businesses, and the public. You will craft clear messaging and manage engagement across digital channels while coordinating with multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include updating the city website, drafting press materials, and leading social media campaigns. A strong background in public relations and a collaborative mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• At least two years of communications experience, preferably in local government.
• Proficiency with social media platforms at scale.
• Strong writing, editing, graphic design, and videography skills.
• Knowledge of public relations, marketing, and community outreach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with digital tools, social media publishing, and website content systems.
• Basic understanding of AI-powered tools and their workflow implications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support city-wide communication initiatives, including public safety messaging.
• Oversee and update the City's website, social media channels, newsletters, and other outreach platforms.
• Write and design press releases, brochures, ads, and community magazine articles.
• Create compelling social media content.
• Liaise between departments, residents, the City Council, and news media.
• Coordinate community outreach events and marketing campaigns.
• Provide input on communication strategies and improvements.
• Inspire citywide staff to engage in proactive communications.

Skills

Social media proficiency

Writing

Editing

Graphic design

Videography

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Social media tools

Website content systems

AI tools (basic)

Job description

Pay Type: per year Benefits: 14 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave, 2 Personal Holidays

Do you have a passion for public communication, marketing, and community engagement? Do you love storytelling - taking what might seem ordinary and transforming it into something meaningful - and shaping a compelling narrative? The City of Jersey Village is looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team and help share our story with residents, businesses, and the public.

What You'll Do:

As our Communications Specialist, you'll play a key role in shaping how the City communicates. You will:

Manage and support city-wide communication initiatives, including public safety and emergency messaging.

Oversee and update the City's website, social media channels, newsletters, and other outreach platforms.

Write and design engaging content such as press releases, brochures, ads, and community magazine articles.

• Create and facilitate the creation of compelling, modern social media content.

Serve as a liaison between departments, residents, the City Council, and news media.

Coordinate community outreach events and marketing campaigns.

Provide creative input on communication strategies and improvements.

• Inspire the Citywide staff to see value and benefits from engaging in proactive communications.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.

At least two (2) years of experience in communications, preferably with a local government or public sector organization.

• Proficiency and acumen in social media, including relevant platforms of scale.

Strong writing, editing, graphic design, and videography skills.

Knowledge of public relations, marketing, and community outreach principles.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Proficiency with digital tools, social media creation and publishing, and website content systems.

• A basic understanding of new AI-powered tools, their potential use in workflow efficiency, and their current limitations (as it relates to this role).