Communications Specialist

City of Port Orchard • Port Orchard, WA • 1h ago

Pays $39.98 to $46.36 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides up to 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter. Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab of the linked job posting. Major Function and Purpose Handles Citywide public information and media relations to a broad range of audiences. Provides communications assistance to the Mayor and City departments. Serves as the City's webmaster and primary contact for social media. Provides administrative assistance to the City Clerk's office. General Function The Communications Specialist creates written and visual content for print and digital publications, website, social media and other platforms while ensuring accessibility of language to meet community needs. Posts website content and manages the City's social media platforms. Creates and distributes press releases and public notices. Support the City Clerk's office with administrative tasks such as management of the Mayor's schedule, records management, purchasing, public records requests, and preparing materials for Council meetings. Supervision Responsibilities This is a non-supervisory position. May supervise interns or other temporary employees.

Job Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.

Perform a variety of public relations and marketing activities, including preparing news releases, audio visual materials, and videos in line with the City's established branding, values, and mission

Prepare various communications and engagement materials including newsletters, public service announcements, presentations, surveys, speeches and reports for the Mayor's office

Maintain and actively update information on City website and social media accounts, providing timely and relevant information about City projects and activities

Gather and coordinate City webpage information with various departments to include technical design, editing, upgrades, and application maintenance

Draft and disseminate City news stories on a timely basis, coordinating interviews and articles with local journalists

Maintain relationships with key community stakeholders; identify and cultivate relationships with new audiences to solicit feedback and increase engagement with City services

Develop an annual calendar with anticipated announcement dates and updates around key projects and initiatives and craft messages as appropriate

Assist departments with the creation of consistently branded department-specific informational materials, including fact sheets,

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