Controller's Communications Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller’s Communications Specialist works with their assigned department to implement a strategic communication plan, responds to local media inquiries, and manages social media of the assigned department.

 

Department: Controller's Office

Salary: $58,352 per year.your eligible/ineligible status.

 

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of communications, marketing, public relations, social media, or equivalent work experience.  
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media or related field is required. 

POSITION DUTIES

• Coordinates with the Department to develop, manage, and organize communications deliverables for assigned departments.
• Writes press releases, talking points, and assists with organizing press events.
• Updates the official website; and manages departmental social media accounts.
• Works with Department to respond to local media inquiries related to their assigned departments.
• Maintains a record of media stories about their assigned departments.
• Represents the Office of City Controller appropriately in public and on social media.
• Works with the Department Directors to determine the best way to communicate the work of their assigned departments.
• Assists with other duties as requested or assigned.