Communications Specialist

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Full Time 8810-Clerical Office Roswell, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $57,352.21 To $74,539.86 Annually

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:
Varies

Pay Grade: 511

FLSAStatus:
Exempt

Job Code: Z107

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate implementation of information, communications,and publicity programs for the City or for an assigned department.

• Provides information to the public regarding City government: promotes City/departmental programs, projects and facilities; keeps the public informed about City/departmental operations, programs, services, activities, and issues; responds to inquiries or comments from the public, answers general questions, resolves problems/complaints, or refers questions to appropriate individual/department; and provides/publishes agendas, notices, and other information in compliance with Open Records and Open Meetings requirements and legislation.
• Coordinates media relations activities for the City: assists with press conferences, answers media inquiries and provides information to members of the media; determines timeliness and appropriateness of information to be released; writes press releases, compiles press packets, and distributes information to the media; reviews and approves press releases andall communications written by city departments; and maintains positive working relationships with members of the regional media force.
• Coordinates and participates in the development, research, writing, editing, design, production, and publication of various reports and communications materials, including articles, reports, brochures, newsletters, video scripts and other publications; posts to all City of Roswell social media accounts; conducts graphic design and production of various publications; coordinates printing projects to ensure compliance with established specifications, policies, and procedures; designs, prepares, and delivers presentations;
  
  reviews and approves internal and external communications produced by other departments.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to city communications and compliance with legislation governing public information, records, and meetings.
• Assists with development and maintenance of information for publication on the City’s web sites, Intranet, government access channel, information channels, and other media.
• Assists in the coordination of social media management and online communications.
• Assists in the coordination of media relations in emergency response situations: assists in responding to media on all crises requiring a public information response.
• Monitors local, state, and national newspapers, television/radio broadcasts, and other sources for information pertinent to City government operations/activities: identifies news/information with potential impact on the City or the assigned department; advises City management of news articles/issues of potential media interest; and studies local newsto…