Public Communications Strategist

City of Madison, Alabama; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health/Dental.

RSA Retirement Benefits.

Job summary

City of Madison, Alabama seeks a Public Information/Communications professional to lead proactive information efforts, media relations, and community outreach. You will craft content for news releases, the City website, and social channels, and coordinate branding and communications with city departments.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and Communication and requires strong writing, presentation, and project-management skills, plus the ability to work evenings or weekends as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• 5 years of related experience in communication, marketing, public relations or a related field.
• Any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creates and disseminates news stories to the media and coordinates communications to residents and the business community.
• Maintains content for City’s website and manages current social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
• Creates video content, photo content, and podcasts.
• Assists in the City’s branding and marketing efforts.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments.
• Prepares press releases and program announcements; arranges press conferences.
• Facilitates story ideas between Mayor, City Council, and city departments.
• Attends special events on behalf of the Mayor’s Office.

Skills

Creative writing

Oral communication

Presentation

Project management

Research and reporting

Social media management

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

Tools

Web content creation tools

Photo/video editing software

Podcast production tools

Job description

City of Madison, Alabama seeks a Public Information/Communications professional to lead proactive information efforts, media relations, and community outreach. You will craft content for news releases, the City website, and social channels, and coordinate branding and communications with city departments.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and Communication and requires strong writing, presentation, and project-management skills, plus the ability to work evenings or weekends as