Marketing Specialist II

City-of-Santee,-C; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santee is seeking a Marketing Specialist II to support public information, marketing and digital communications for citywide programs and initiatives. The role develops campaigns, creates content across print, digital and multimedia, and supports the website and social media platforms.

Responsibilities include managing communications projects, coordinating with departments, and ensuring accessible information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Two years of professional marketing, communications or public information experience.
• Experience with drone/UAS photography and video production is highly desirable.
• Public sector work experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supports the City's brand and established communications initiatives.
• Develops and implements marketing and public information campaigns for City programs, services, events and initiatives.
• Manages communications projects from concept through completion with production schedules and stakeholder coordination.
• Creates, edits, publishes and maintains content on the City's website and digital platforms.
• Develops and implements community outreach and engagement plans for City priorities.
• Writes and edits City publications, news articles, press releases and public announcements.
• Develops visuals (graphics) consistent with the City’s brand and identity.
• Plans, captures and produces photography, video and multimedia content for City communications and campaigns.
• Publishes and monitors social media content and analyzes engagement data.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Public information

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, business administration, public administration or related field

Job description

The Marketing Specialist II performs professional-level public information, marketing and digital communications work in support of Citywide programs, services, projects and initiatives. The position develops and implements communications campaigns; creates and manages digital, print and multimedia content; supports the City's website and social media platforms; assists with media relations and emergency communications; and works collaboratively with City departments to communicate timely, accurate and accessible information to the public.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supports the consistent application of the City's brand and established Citywide communications initiatives;
• Develops and implements marketing and public information campaigns to promote City programs, services, activities, events, projects, and initiatives;
• Manages assigned communications projects from concept through completion, including developing production schedules, coordinating stakeholders and approvals, tracking project expenditures, and ensuring projects are completed according to schedule;
• Creates, edits, publishes and maintains content on the City's website and other digital platforms; coordinates with departments to maintain accurate, timely, user-friendly and accessible online information; and assists with website governance, content quality, search optimization and continuous improvement;
• Develops and implements assigned community outreach and engagement plans in support of City priorities, projects, and programs;
• Writes, edits, reviews, and coordinates City publications, public information materials, news articles, press releases, feature stories, public service announcements, correspondence, and other communications content;
• Develops creative concepts and produces or coordinates graphics and other visual materials consistent with the City’s brand and visual identity;
• Plans, captures, edits, and produces photography, video, and multimedia content for City communications, public information campaigns, events, and digital platforms;
• Develops, schedules, publishes and monitors social media content; evaluates engagement and performance data; responds to or coordinates responses to public questions and comments as appropriate;
• Creates and reviews digital communications for compliance with applicable accessibility requirements and City standards, including webpages, electronic documents, social media content, graphics, video, and multimedia; and
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

For the complete job description, please go to the City of Santee's website at www.cityofsanteeca.gov.

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification. An example would be:

Education

A bachelor's degreefrom an accredited U.S. college or universityin journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, graphic design, business administration, public administration or other closely related field.

Experience

Two (2) years of recent, professional experience in marketing, communications, public information, or related field.

Qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience with drone/Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) photography and video production is highly desirable.

Public sector work experience is highly desirable.

'Recent' is defined as relevant experience in the last 5 years.

Evaluation Process

This recruitment is open until filled, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

First review of applications may occur the week of October 26, 2026.

Panel Interview

Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Selection Interview

TBD

The City may change these testing and interview dates at its discretion due to departmental staffing and operational needs.

Other Candidate Requirements

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

The applicant selected will be subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check. A waiver for reference and background information must be completed.

City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.