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SalaryThe City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.
Under supervision of the Communications and Outreach Manager, this position performs a variety of communications and public information duties for City departments in support of the goals and mission of the City of Ames. This position will also assist in other communications and marketing functions, including production of materials such as brochures, fliers, reports, and presentations; advertising and marketing pieces; special event promotion; photography and videography; assists with intergovernmental relations; and performs related duties as required.
Develops and disseminates City related news and events through a variety of digital communication channels, including social media pages, the City website, citizen engagement tools and more. Maintenance of these digital communication methods includes, but is not limited to, writing copy, design elements, and layout. Performs day to day maintenance of City’s website and coordinates with City departments to integrate content and information to be disseminated. Provides support of the day-to-day content of all City social media channels. Assists with writing, designing, proofreading, and disseminating news and information in all formats utilized by the City; assists in production of other communication materials including brochures, fliers, newsletters, reports and correspondence with the media and the public. Identifies new and emerging social media trends and shares new opportunities for our brand. Tracks trends in social media platform usage and analyzes the data; uses the analysis to strategically place future content. Responds to both inquiries and comments on all City used social media platforms. Assists with coordinating and implementing City and departmental special programs and events. Assists with implementation of the community brand in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders/partners. Conducts research projects, assists with the preparation of budgets, reports, mailing lists, presentations, and proclamations. Drafts letters and other communications as necessary. Serves as backup media relations contact to Communications and Outreach Manager. Actively supports all efforts with award nominations, special PR campaigns, speeches, and talking points. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
Other duties: Available for occasional events during the weekends and evenings, when needed. Regular work week would normally be Monday through Friday.
Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, graphic design, or other related fields from an accredited institution is required; a bachelor’s degree in similar field is preferred. Must have at least one year of full-time experience in journalism, public relations, communications, or marketing field, including 6 months experience creating and posting content regularly to major social media platforms for an organization or business.
License and Certifications:
Requires valid Driver’s License.
If you are interested to read more about this position and to apply please visit our careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofames/ .
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
