Public Information & Communications Specialist - Hybrid

City of Durham; Durham (NC); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Durham is seeking a Communications & Account Executive Support professional to help tell the City’s story across digital platforms and media. You will provide day-to-day support to assigned departments, draft communications, and help implement plans for internal and external audiences.

You will write and edit a range of materials, assist with social media, and contribute to emergency and crisis communications efforts, including JIC activations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a directly related field.
• One year of professional experience in communications, public information, media relations, marketing, web or graphic design, or video production.
• Strong writing and editing skills with proficiency in AP Style.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day communications support to assigned City departments, serving as their primary point of contact, with support from senior Communications staff.
• Assist with developing and implementing communication plans for both internal and external audiences.
• Draft and edit news releases, talking points, web content, social media posts, newsletter articles, emails, presentations, and other materials.
• Create and edit visual content, including graphics, layouts, photos, and digital assets that align with City brand standards.
• Provide recommendations on communication approaches and messaging, in collaboration with senior staff.
• Assist with public education initiatives, outreach activities, and events.
• Support department partners on social media messaging, campaign development, and audience engagement.

Connaissances

Writing

Editing

AP Style

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field

Outils

Canva Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

The City of Durham is seeking a Communications & Account Executive Support professional to help tell the City’s story across digital platforms and media. You will provide day-to-day support to assigned departments, draft communications, and help implement plans for internal and external audiences.

You will write and edit a range of materials, assist with social media, and contribute to emergency and crisis communications efforts, including JIC activations.