Communications & Content Assistant

Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority•Kent, OH

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Using desktop publishing and related software, develops, designs, produces informational material for company. Produces a variety of designs for website, social media, and other digital and print platforms. Creates, edits, reviews, and proofs a variety of written materials both independently and as directed to communicate with employees, passengers, and the public. Distributes advertisements, brochures and other company literature. Operates personal computer and other computer programs, with skill and creativity, to develop written and graphical material for departmental projects, reports, presentations; to include, but not limited to, desktop publishing, computer graphics, slide imaging. Produces images through camera and photo production with the ability to manipulate images to fit marketing and promotional needs. Create basic videos using available software and digital tools. Coordinates with internal and/or external vendors for materials needed for projects. Collects, gathers, and organizes data necessary for reports, brochures, or newsletters. Uses initiative and judgment to see that matters requiring attention are referred to appropriate employee or handled in an effective manner. Assists in maintaining contacts with department heads, officials, and media contacts. Attends events and activities to raise awareness about PARTA and its services through public outreach. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with a wide range of community representatives and members of the print and electronic media. Works with community partners to gather interest and content to advertise with PARTA. Provides support for purchasing ad space vendors to ensure correct content is displayed. Keeps managerial and professional staff informed of important or significant items requiring review or action, as directed; obtains information and feedback from staff members as needed. Follows up on reports, correspondence and other support and administrative matters to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. Provides technical assistance to staff in the use of equipment and completion of special tasks. Operates a variety of equipment, including computer software and hardware. May serve as a member of various employee committees, as assigned. PARTA has established the goal of 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to further urine and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment. The employee will be required to comply with the employer’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. “PARTA does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap/disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.”

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or equivalent education with one (1) years’ experience in graphic design, business, marketing and/or public relations.
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of: media and public relations; graphic design principles, techniques, and methods; marketing and promotion.
Knowledge of our website platform, WIX and proficiency with the Adobe suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
Knowledge of Microsoft office suites, including Word and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of effective time management.
Skills in: operating the listed tools and equipment; graphic design and promotion of a positive company image and identity.
Ability to: effectively communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time; use creativity to promote services and focus on attention to details.
Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with no more than four points required at time of hire.
Successful completion of previous employment verification, criminal background investigation.
Successful completion of Non-Department of Transportation Pre-Employment Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

Using desktop publishing and related software, develops, designs, produces informational material for company.
Produces a variety of designs for website, social media, and other digital and print platforms.
Creates, edits, reviews, and proofs a variety of written materials both independently and as directed to communicate with employees, passengers, and the public.
Distributes advertisements, brochures and other company literature.
Operates personal computer and other computer programs, with skill and creativity, to develop written and graphical material for departmental projects, reports, presentations; to include, but not limited to, desktop publishing, computer graphics, slide imaging.
Produces images through camera and photo production with the ability to manipulate images to fit marketing and promotional needs.
Create basic videos using available software and digital tools.
Coordinates with internal and/or external vendors for materials needed for projects.
Collects, gathers, and organizes data necessary for reports, brochures, or newsletters.
Uses initiative and judgment to see that matters requiring attention are referred to appropriate employee or handled in an effective manner.
Assists in maintaining contacts with department heads, officials, and media contacts.
Attends events and activities to raise awareness about PARTA and its services through public outreach.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with a wide range of community representatives and members of the print and electronic media.
Works with community partners to gather interest and content to advertise with PARTA.
Provides support for purchasing ad space vendors to ensure correct content is displayed.
Keeps managerial and professional staff informed of important or significant items requiring review or action, as directed; obtains information and feedback from staff members as needed.
Follows up on reports, correspondence and other support and administrative matters to facilitate the smooth operation of the office.
Provides technical assistance to staff in the use of equipment and completion of special tasks.
Operates a variety of equipment, including computer software and hardware.
May serve as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.