Public Information & Media Relations Specialist

City-of-Logan; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Logan is seeking a full-time information representative to manage public information, social media, and communications for the Administration Department in Logan, Utah. The role involves creating and editing publications, coordinating events, and serving as liaison with media to promote city services and programs.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, two years of related experience, and must be able to obtain notary status and hold a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Two years of related experience in the field is preferred.
• Must have previous social media experience.
• Must be eligible to serve as a notary public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general duties related to public information development and dissemination.
• Coordinates and edits publications, coordinates special events, helps to develop key communication messages and manages graphic standards.
• Prepares articles, marketing information for print, radio, and digital media and program brochures; prepares public service announcements and news releases; develops program brochures; coordinates social media, newspaper advertisements; and serves as information liaison with the media for the City of Logan services, programs, and other informational needs; updates, develops, and maintains the City website.
• Performs a variety of administrative and advanced clerical duties as needed for legislative and executive staff. Acts as notary public; attests to signatures on official documents and contracts; performs routine research and gathers data as needed to compile or complete reports as requested by City Recorder.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal government.
• Acts as the City Recorder in the absence of the City Recorder.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Social media experience

Public relations

Communications

Marketing

Customer service

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Desktop publishing

Website design

Job description

City of Logan is seeking a full-time information representative to manage public information, social media, and communications for the Administration Department in Logan, Utah. The role involves creating and editing publications, coordinating events, and serving as liaison with media to promote city services and programs.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, two years of related experience, and must be able to obtain notary status and hold a valid