Strategic Communications Specialist & City Manager Liaison

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas seeks a Communications Specialist – CMO Liaison to support the City Manager's Office and CCX, creating and editing content for social media, publications, and events, ensuring ADA compliance and brand consistency.

The role involves coordinating with departments, preparing speeches and memoranda, reviewing materials for accuracy, and engaging residents and stakeholders through multi-channel communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English or Social Science.
• Three years of experience in communications with emphasis on social media engagement, speech writing, and constituent or stakeholder correspondence.
• Knowledge of AP style and proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Supports creation, development and implementation of district-specific communication and marketing plans.
• Manages digital content for assigned departments on social media platforms and ensures engaging, accurate content.
• Designs print collateral aligned with City brand standards and ADA requirements.
• Measures and evaluates Communications content for districts, programs, and services.
• Edits communications to ensure accuracy and adherence to city policies and standards.
• Collaborates with staff to develop communications for events, programs and services.
• Reviews analytics and supports engagement through surveys and other tools.
• Prepares presentations and speeches for City employees, residents and stakeholders.

Skills

Social media engagement

Speech writing

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Editing/writing

Graphic design

AP style

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English or Social Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms management

Job description

City of Dallas seeks a Communications Specialist – CMO Liaison to support the City Manager's Office and CCX, creating and editing content for social media, publications, and events, ensuring ADA compliance and brand consistency.

The role involves coordinating with departments, preparing speeches and memoranda, reviewing materials for accuracy, and engaging residents and stakeholders through multi-channel communications.