Public Communications & Media Relations Specialist

Roswell, GA; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roswell is seeking a Communications Specialist to coordinate information, communications, and publicity efforts across City departments. This full-time role involves media relations, social media, graphic design, and presenting information to the public.

Responsibilities include creating press releases, coordinating campaigns, maintaining open records compliance, and contributing to strategic communications plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training in public/media relations, social media communications, electronic communications, marketing, graphic design and desktop publishing, and PC operations; or any equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to the public regarding City government; promotes programs; responds to inquiries; publishes agendas and notices in compliance with Open Records and Open Meetings requirements.
• Coordinates media relations activities; assists with press conferences; writes press releases; maintains relationships with regional media.
• Coordinates and participates in development, research, writing, editing, design, production, and publication of reports and communications materials; posts to City social media; conducts graphic design and production; coordinates printing projects; delivers presentations.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Graphic design

Desktop publishing

Presentation

Education

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

Tools

Desktop publishing software

Graphic design software

Job description

The City of Roswell is seeking a Communications Specialist to coordinate information, communications, and publicity efforts across City departments. This full-time role involves media relations, social media, graphic design, and presenting information to the public.

Responsibilities include creating press releases, coordinating campaigns, maintaining open records compliance, and contributing to strategic communications plans.