Public Communications & Marketing Specialist I

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa seeks an entry-level Marketing/Communications Specialist I to develop and implement marketing, PR, and education programs for an assigned department. You’ll serve as an information resource to residents, businesses, and media, and may handle media relations, press releases, articles, and basic design work.

The role involves educating diverse audiences, attending community events, and maintaining department websites in line with City standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in PR/communications/marketing/journalism or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, PR, communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement marketing, public relations, and/or education programs for the assigned department or unit.
• Serve as information resource to citizens, businesses, news media, and community groups.
• Handle electronic and print media activities, press releases, and advertising; write articles for publication; and graphic design as needed.
• Maintain department or subdivision website content and web pages per City standards.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Communications

Writing

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field

Tools

HTML

Desktop publishing

Graphic design

Job description

City of Mesa seeks an entry-level Marketing/Communications Specialist I to develop and implement marketing, PR, and education programs for an assigned department. You’ll serve as an information resource to residents, businesses, and media, and may handle media relations, press releases, articles, and basic design work.

The role involves educating diverse audiences, attending community events, and maintaining department websites in line with City standards.