Marketing and Communications Specialist

Purpose

Are you looking for a career with a purpose? The City of Savannah Office of Public Communications is seeking a highly qualified Marketing and Communications Specialist committed to enhancing the Savannah experience through consistent communication and relationship building to drive our community FORWARD. The new Marketing and Communications Specialist should be customer-service-focused and industrious. Our ideal candidate is an efficient, dynamic, and cooperative individual who can perform well while juggling multiple tasks with little to no direct supervision. 

If you are ready to take the next step, the door of opportunity is now open for you. Will you take the next step? 

As the new Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing communications content to raise public awareness of the City of Savannah through online and offline channels.

We offer great pay, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 11 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions

• Work with other departments in aligning public relations and community relations strategies and communication.
• Identify and develop relationships with media personnel, community partners, and agencies to promote our services and events.
• Coordinate media requests and follow up, while serving as a media contact as needed.
• Write and publish website, blog, and email newsletter content.
• Maintain our organization's social media accounts, including content creation and curation.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communications activities.
• Analyze performance data and create strategies for improving client satisfaction and effectiveness of communication.
• Work in collaboration with management and other colleagues to create superb communication that reflects the city brand.
• Establish, execute, and manage project teams and timelines.
• Assist with other external and internal communications duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, journalism, public relations, or mass multi-media communications, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in computer-based graphic illustration, layout and design, marketing and promotion, and/or communications; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  

Work Location: 6 E Bay St.              Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm


Additional Information

Valid driver's license; background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.  

Additional Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include City, service center, and department policies, audio/video and graphic software, and equipment manuals and guides.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied technical duties related to graphic art, layout and marketing material production, social media, and event coordination.  The wide variety of programs and services under Community Services adds to job complexity.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to manage and expand the office's marketing, outreach, and promotional activities.  Successful performance results in broader public knowledge, understanding, and participation in City programs, services, and events.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, contracted staff, artists, vendors, media specialists, social service and civic organizations, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.  The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs lifts, ladders, and catwalks, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed indoors with some exposure to noise, dust, dirt, and cold or inclement weather when supporting outdoor activities.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.