Public Affairs & Digital Content Specialist

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pasadena's Water and Power Department is seeking a Communications Specialist to support marketing, social media, and digital engagement strategies for the utility. The role involves creating graphics and written content, managing websites and posts, and coordinating educational partnerships and community events.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, presentation, and coordination skills, with experience in public communications within a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in marketing, public relations, communications, business administration or closely related field.
• At least four years of progressively responsible professional experience in marketing, public relations or social media; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills for public information materials and presentations.
• Experience with graphic design, video production, and managing website and social media content is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents the department in public interactions and writes/edits informational material.
• Develops and creates graphic materials including infographics, videos, website content and social posts.
• Manages website and social media content, posts, and audience interactions.
• Assists in developing presentations and public information materials.
• Takes photos and video and edits them for department use.
• Collects data for reports on communication activities.
• Coordinates printing/graphic material procurement and budgeting for projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Oral Communication

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Involving Others

Informing

Action & Results Focus

Education

Associate degree in marketing, public relations, communications, business administration or closely related field

Tools

Graphic design tools (e.g., Photoshop)

Video production/editing software

Website CMS (e.g., WordPress)

Job description

The City of Pasadena's Water and Power Department is seeking a Communications Specialist to support marketing, social media, and digital engagement strategies for the utility. The role involves creating graphics and written content, managing websites and posts, and coordinating educational partnerships and community events.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, presentation, and coordination skills, with experience in public communications within a municipal setting.