Communications Specialist

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

Communications Specialist

• Type: Full Time
• 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.

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 City makes employment 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 service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.