Strategic Communications Specialist (Public Affairs)

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 106.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Wellness program

Onsite health clinic

Career development

Zusammenfassung

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Sr Specialist, Communications to join the Communications & Engagement department. The role focuses on strategic communications for Transportation Services and cross-department collaborations, delivering public engagement plans and media relations support.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with experience shaping marketing campaigns and coordinating with engineers and SMEs.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (AP style).
• Ability to interact with City staff, vendors, and the public.
• Experience in strategic communications and media relations.

Aufgaben

• Develops and implements public relations and strategic marketing plans.
• Directs press relations and acts as spokesperson when needed.
• Advises staff on information dissemination and media relations.
• Coordinate production with external vendors and contractors.
• Manage departmental marketing budgets and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public relations

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Sr Specialist, Communications to join the Communications & Engagement department. The role focuses on strategic communications for Transportation Services and cross-department collaborations, delivering public engagement plans and media relations support.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with experience shaping marketing campaigns and coordinating with engineers and SMEs.