Communications Specialist

City of Jersey Village; Jersey Village (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jersey Village is seeking a Communications Specialist to shape how we share stories with residents, businesses and the public. You will oversee city-wide communication initiatives, manage the website and social channels, and craft press materials to support public engagement.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in communications and at least two years' experience in public sector communications, with strong writing, design, and digital skills to drive proactive outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in communications, preferably with a local government or public sector.
• Proficiency in social media at scale and strong writing/editing skills.
• Graphic design and videography skills.
• Knowledge of public relations, marketing, and community outreach principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital tools and website content systems.
• Basic understanding of AI-powered tools and their workflow implications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social media management

Writing and editing

Graphic design basics

Videography basics

Public relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Content management systems (CMS)

Job description

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).