Hybrid Public Relations & Communications Coordinator

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta Careers seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the Office of Communications and Community Affairs in Atlanta, GA. The role coordinates interviews, event photography, media relations, and the drafting of marketing materials, with emphasis on clear messaging and brand consistency.

The position combines in-person and remote elements under a hybrid schedule, requiring collaboration with city officials and departments to deliver timely communications and public information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience).
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communications required

Responsibilities

• Sets up interviews with or for spokespeople.
• Coordinates photography for events and activities for use in publications.
• Ensures appropriate releases are signed and filed.
• Assists in the coordination of media events including press conferences, television segments, etc.
• Writes, produces, and edits marketing communications materials for internal departments as requested, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintains style, logo, brand guidelines, and graphics and photograph files.
• Confers with city officials, department heads, and television and radio representatives in the scheduling and production of Council events and meetings.
• Monitors legislative matters to keep abreast of applicable issues affecting city government.
• Compiles and maintains records pertaining to production schedules, printed media, and other publications.
• Ensures records are filed in a systemized manner for ease of retrieval as needed.
• Provides guidance and training as required to lower-level staff, interns, temporary employees, etc.
• Crafts and refines key messages, press releases, and communication materials that align with the organization's goals and values.
• Builds and maintains relationships with media outlets, journalists, and reporters to secure positive media coverage and manage any potential crises.
• Manages internal communication channels to ensure that employees are well-informed and engaged with company news and updates.
• Develops content for various platforms, such as newsletters, social media, websites, and internal publications, to convey the company's vision and achievements.
• Prepares and executes crisis communication plans to address and mitigate negative publicity or incidents that could harm the company's reputation.
• Organizes and promotes corporate events, conferences, and presentations to enhance the company's image and engage with stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains relationships with various stakeholders, including employees, investors, customers, and government agencies.
• Manages the company's social media accounts to ensure a consistent and positive online presence while monitoring and responding to comments and inquiries.
• Upholds and enhances the organization's brand identity through consistent messaging and visual elements.
• Tracks and analyzes communication efforts to assess their effectiveness and making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
• Reports on special and recurring events for the Department.
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes specialty projects.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communications

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications (preferred)

Job description

City of Atlanta Careers seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the Office of Communications and Community Affairs in Atlanta, GA. The role coordinates interviews, event photography, media relations, and the drafting of marketing materials, with emphasis on clear messaging and brand consistency.

The position combines in-person and remote elements under a hybrid schedule, requiring collaboration with city officials and departments to deliver timely communications and public information.