Public Communications Specialist | City Council

City of Portland; Portland (OR); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Portland is seeking a skilled communications professional to lead strategic messaging for District 3. This role focuses on crisis communications, public information, and education plans while coordinating across channels to inform residents.

You will manage newsletters, social media, the Councilor's website, and press materials. Collaboration with policy staff and the team is essential to reflect the Councilor's voice and community priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience writing, editing, and developing public-facing communications such as newsletters, press releases, speeches, talking points, website content, and social media posts.
• Experience translating complex policy into clear, accessible messages for the public.
• Experience creating and managing digital content across multiple platforms, including social media and email marketing tools.
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia content creation, including designing visual materials and producing or editing short-form videos.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement strategic communications, crisis messaging, and public information/education plans.
• Leverage multichannel content (social media, website, newsletters, video) to educate and inform.
• Act as a spokesperson, manage press inquiries, write press releases and speeches, and build relationships with journalists.
• Support constituent services and community engagement; collaborate with policy staffers on messaging.

Connaissances

Public writing

Editing

Digital content

Graphic design

Video editing

Deadline driven

Outils

GovDelivery

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

City of Portland is seeking a skilled communications professional to lead strategic messaging for District 3. This role focuses on crisis communications, public information, and education plans while coordinating across channels to inform residents.

You will manage newsletters, social media, the Councilor's website, and press materials. Collaboration with policy staff and the team is essential to reflect the Councilor's voice and community priorities.