Communications Specialist

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

Job summary

The City of Lexington seeks a Communications Specialist to support digital communications, including the intranet, website and social media, and to coordinate public and internal communications. You will build relationships with public officials, partner agencies, the media and the community, and help raise awareness of programs and events through timely, accurate communications.

Join a team dedicated to transparent communication and effective public outreach, with regular hours and a commitment

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2 years related work experience in PR/communications.
• 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 the ability to obtain a NC license within sixty days and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and maintain City digital communications including intranet, website and social media.
• Manage internal, public and community relations communications.
• Promote public awareness of City programs and events.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Media relations

Education

Associate’s degree in public relations, English, communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $59,405 - $74,256 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 09/16/2026 1:45 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 09/30/2026

The Communications Specialist performs professional and administrative work to 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.

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Minimum 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 the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Overtime as needed.

Closing Date

Position is Open until September 30th at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Citymakesemployment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,national origin,ancestry, citizenship status,religion, marital status, disability, military serviceor veteran status,genetic information, or any other classification protected byapplicablefederal, state, and local laws and ordinances.