Communications Analyst Raleigh

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Candidates interested in this role should submit two (2) communications samples. One sample should be a project that demonstrates their skills in short-form writing for digital communications/promotional materials, such as a program flyer or brochure for a community program or initiative. One sample should be a writing sample demonstrating their skills in public communications, such as a newsletter, article, or talking points.

We are seeking an innovative and community-oriented Communications Analystfor the Department of Equity & Inclusion The Communications Analyst will play a pivotal role in enhancing the department’s community engagement and outreach efforts. This role will work cross-departmentally to gather information, research, and develop communication materials to promote and market departmental initiatives, internally and externally. The Communications Analyst works closely with the organization’s Communications Department, and reports to the department’s Business Services & Operations Manager, to ensure communications efforts and materials are in alignment with the departmental purpose, vision, and business planning efforts.

This role is responsible for ensuring and enhancing the department’s visibility and a clearly defining the department’s purpose, vision, goals, and services to the community.

About You:
The successful Communications Analyst will merge their passion for community and social impact with their skills in effective and innovative communication to support the Department of Equity & Inclusion in executing their business plan. This analyst is skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with partners, stakeholders, and community members to effectively showcase the vision of the department. The successful Communications Analyst will bring an equity-centered approach to their communications projects ensuring that all community members, staff, and stakeholders are able to fully engage with the Department.

About Us:
The Department of Equity & Inclusion is committed to building and expanding community partnerships and organizational success by enhancing relationships, services, and programs that address the needs of the community to further a sense of belonging and safety for all.

The Department of Equity & Inclusion is one of few departments that serves internal staff and external community members. DEI oversees strategy, programming, and learning related to community well-being, social impact, belonging, and economic prosperity. Through our Business Engagement & Opportunities, Community Relations, and Training & Development program areas we ensure that all City staff, community partners, and stakeholders are equipped to tackle social inequalities and engage with communities holistically.

Through education/awareness, community partnerships, policy development, assessment, and action planning, DEI works to ensure that all community members are able to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and identify opportunities for transformative collective change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Departmental Promotion & Marketing
  • Writes and edits copy for publications, flyers, brochures, and other marketing/promotional material for departmental events and community outreach
  • Prepares and gathers content for digital and print production, including photographs, quotes, graphics, etc.
  • Coordinates the production of print materials and promotional items ensuring all material aligns with the City’s brand
• Communications Planning
  • Performs research, gathers and evaluates data and information for communication planning and delivery;
  • Monitors and recommends communication opportunities and technologies that align with departmental business plans, goals, and strategies
  • Serves as a department liaison and provides communications support and guidance to various department programs (Community Relations, Business Engagement & Opportunities, Training & Development), including writing articles, editing content, and liaising with City Communications
  • Provides website support focusing on accessible…