Communications Specialist

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

4d•$43 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Specialist is a professional-level position responsible for producing written and digital content supporting City communications initiatives in collaboration with team members. The role requires high-level strategic and tactical skills in all areas of marketing and communications. Primary position responsibilities and areas of impact: Create and implement strategic, multimedia marketing and communication plans for various Citywide and individual department programs. Produce, edit and publish written, digital and video content for internal and external City initiatives. Design graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns. Manage internal communications content creation and dissemination. Lead efforts related to podcast production, live meeting broadcasts, PEG channel programming and broadcast equipment maintenance. Ensure compliance with branding and accessibility standards. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field is required.
Three years of related professional experience (in strategic communications, digital or multimedia marketing, social media content management, video production or graphic design) is required.
Experience in writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, print and multimedia platforms required.
Computer software proficiency (i.e. MS Word/Google Docs, MS Excel/Google Spreadsheets, etc.) is required.
Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, work verification and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and implement strategic, multimedia marketing and communication plans for various Citywide and individual department programs.
Produce, edit and publish written, digital and video content for internal and external City initiatives.
Design graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns.
Manage internal communications content creation and dissemination.
Lead efforts related to podcast production, live meeting broadcasts, PEG channel programming and broadcast equipment maintenance.
Ensure compliance with branding and accessibility standards.