Departmental Communications Specialist I

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cobb County Government is seeking a Communications/Community Relations professional to coordinate information, programs, and activities with the County Communications team. The role involves creating publications, managing social media content, and hosting events to promote the department's mission.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Completion of skills tests (Word and proofreading) is required to move forward in the hiring process.

Aufgaben

• Drafts and coordinates publication and distribution of materials (articles, ads, press releases, brochures, etc.).
• Creates artwork, design, and layout for materials.
• Assists with creating content and posts for department social media pages.
• Responds to social media inquiries; collaborates with County communications; manages media interactions.
• Plans and facilitates programs to promote awareness of the organization; develops materials and hosts events.
• Maintains graphic art and photo databases; ensures compliant use of logos and graphics; edits photographs.
• Performs research to develop materials and programs matching departmental needs.

Kenntnisse

Social media management

Content creation

Graphic design

Written communication

Media inquiries response

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to support community relations and engagement regarding information, programs, and activities of a department and coordinate efforts with the County Communications team.

This position requires completion of both a Microsoft Word skills test and a proofreading skills test to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email after the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet qualifications for this position. Skills testing must be completed by Wednesday, October 21, at 11:59 pm.

Please note, failure to complete this assessment will result in elimination from this position.

Essential Functions

Drafts and coordinates the publication and distribution of materials including articles and advertisements, press releases, brochures, flyers, etc; creates artwork, design, and layout of materials.

Assists with creating content and posts for the department’s social media pages.

Receives and responds to social media inquiries and questions regarding assigned department; consults with department staff and management to provide appropriate response to social media inquiries; assists in managing essential and time‑critical communications; collaborates with County communications as needed; and keeps supervisor apprised of all media interactions.

Plans, creates, and facilitates programs to promote awareness of an organization’s mission and activities: develops materials, presents to groups, hosts events, etc.

Assists with coordinating special events and activities for assigned department: implements communications plan for events; designs, produces and publishes materials and articles; and assists with event activities such as setup and break‑down as needed.

Maintains graphic art and photo databases: serves as liaison for charts, documents, logos, graphics, maps, and seals; ensures uses are in compliance with County standards for internal or external use; takes and edits photographs, updates databases, as needed.

Conducts research relevant to the department’s needs and utilizes that data to develop materials, programs, services, etc. to help the organization. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes


• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes


• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes


• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes


• No

05

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED


• Some College


• Associate Degree


• Bachelor's Degree


• Advanced Degree


• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

07

How many years of experience do you have in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field?

• No experience


• Less than two years of experience


• Two to four years of experience


• More than four years of experience

08

How many years of experience do you have using Adobe Creative Cloud?

• No experience


• Less than two years of experience.


• Two to four years of experience.


• More than four years of experience.

09

Please indicate which of the following Adobe Creative Suite products you have experience using?

• InDesign


• PhotoShop


• Illustrator


• None of these above

10

Do you have professional experience conceptualizing designs, writing copy, and illustrating printed collateral materials? This would include presentations and campaigns, brochures, and service guides?

• Yes


• No

11

Provide details regarding your experience conceptualizing designs, writing copy, and illustrating printed collateral materials. This would include presentations and campaigns, brochures, and service guides. Provide details of what you did and where you worked. Enter N/A if not applicable.

12

Do you have experience creating content, basic graphics, and posts for webpages and social media accounts?

• Yes


• No

13

This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process.

The skills testing information and link will be sent via email, after the closing date of this job announcement.

Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.

• I agree to complete the skills testing.


• I do not agree to complete the skills testing.

14

Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes


• No

15

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes


• No


• Required Question