Public Information Specialist

Gfoat; Round Rock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Round Rock is seeking a resourceful Public Information Specialist to join our Communications and Marketing team. This role develops written and visual content, manages web pages, and coordinates with departments to keep employees and residents informed about city services and initiatives.

Under supervision, you’ll lead internal newsletters, contribute to video, photography and publications, ensure on-brand content, optimize for search and social promotion, and support events coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years creating internal or external communications.
• Valid driver license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the City’s internal newsletter with support from the team.
• Develop content for written, photo, video, or graphic formats across channels.
• Update internal and external website content and track results.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure accurate, on-brand communications.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Content creation (text/photo/video/grá

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Thank you for your interest.

Are you passionate about connecting people with the stories, services and initiatives that shape their community? The city is seeking a resourceful and collaborative Public Information Specialist to join our Communications and Marketing team. From creating useful content and keeping webpages current to managing ongoing communications and keeping employees informed, you’ll help residents and staff stay connected to the work of our organization.

The successful candidate is a versatile communicator who can develop written, photo, video or graphic content as needed and work with departments across the organization to deliver accurate, timely communications. They are organized, comfortable managing recurring responsibilities and one-time projects, and able to recognize simple opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Under general supervision, the Public Information Specialist supports both internal and external communications from planning through execution.

Examples of Duties:

• Acts as lead for the City’s internal newsletter, with support from other members of the communications team.
• Collaborates with team members who lead video production, design and external communication channels, contributing directly to video, photography and publications as needed.
• Contributes and updates internal and external website content.
• Works with team to develop content for various communication channels, execute the strategy and track results and progress.
• Ensures website content is accurate and on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone, and optimized for search and social promotion.
• Assists in the coverage of various special events, including groundbreakings, ribbon cutting ceremonies and City Council events.

Experience and Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is required.
• Two (2) or more years of creating internal or external communications or similar experience is required. Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Certificates and Licences Required:

• Valid driver license.