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Form of work- $0 Cost Individual Health/Dental.
- RSA Retirement Benefits.
This position is responsible for comprehensive, successful public information efforts (and serves as the news media liaison for the City). The position creates a proactive, energized and strategically-planned network of coordinated outreach activities to foster a positive city image in the community and beyond. General supervision is received from the Mayor.
- Creating and disseminating news stories to the media and coordinating specific communications to residents and the business community.
- Creating and maintaining content for City's website and cable television station.
- Managing current social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and others).
- Serving as the news media liaison for the City of Madison.
- Managing the City's branding and marketing efforts.
- Responding to citizens' questions and comments.
- Coordinating groundbreakings and periodic social media community updates on City projects.
- Serving as the media point of contact to promote City-sponsored events, such as the Dublin 4th of July Celebration, Madison Street Festival and other seasonal events.
- Serving as primary point of contact for media and public information during weather events and other emergency events.
- Preparing press releases for Mayor and City Council; prepares program announcements, arranges press conferences, and responds to information requests from local and trade media.
- Facilitating the flow of story ideas between the Mayor, City Council, departments and news media.
- Assisting other city departments with communication efforts for the public.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
- Strong background record required due to accessibility to city property, proprietary information and interaction with the public.
- Work in an office and field environment as needed to carry out various job assignments.
- Regular attendance is required, and must be able to work additional hours, nonstandard hours and weekends and at times with little or no notice.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and a strong driving record to drive independently, and record may be periodically checked by the city (for city insurance purposes).
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field highly preferred.
- Considerable, related experience in communication, marketing, public relations or a related field.
- Any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Strong creative writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving and project management skills.
- Strong oral communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, to include time management, setting priorities of work and determining which task can be handled independently and which requires intervention by others as needed to meet deadlines and complete communications and other work in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain calmness and composure under controversial or intense situations.
- Ability to gain and maintain knowledge of City and department policies and procedures, and City ordinances and resolutions.
- Strong computer skills and internet skills.
- Ability to exercise objective professional judgment.
- Ability to effectively use a variety of social media, including social networks and blogs.
- Skilled in the research, preparation and presentation of accurate and reliable reports and information.
- Graphic design skills are a plus.
- Video editing and digital photography skills are a plus.
- Much work is performed while typically sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.
- Ability to work on a computer for long periods of time.
- Work requires ability to communicate orally with the public, and mobility to attend groundbreakings and other community events.
