Council Communications Analyst (PT)

Provo City Corporation • Provo, UT

4h

About The Position

The Provo City Municipal Council is seeking a part-time Communications Analyst to assist the Council Office in communicating Council priorities, actions, and processes in a clear, consistent, and accessible manner. This position supports the Council’s communication efforts, helping ensure transparency and public understanding by providing timely, accurate information to the Provo community through a variety of communication channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, English, Digital Media, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in journalism, reporting, media relations, strategic communications, public affairs, digital communications, or related professional communications.

Nice To Haves

• Professional newsroom or reporting experience and/or experience covering government, politics, public policy, or civic affairs.
• Experience producing multimedia or social media content for public audiences.
• Experience with photography, video editing, podcasting, or digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted communication tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and publish plain-English explanations of upcoming Council agenda items, public policy issues, and major Council decisions.
• Develop recurring public information content including Council Meeting previews, Council Meeting recaps, and FAQ and myth-versus-fact explainers.
• Create proactive messaging to address likely public questions or misconceptions before issues become controversial.
• Research, interview, write, and edit stories related to City Council actions, neighborhood issues, redevelopment projects, housing, budgeting, transportation, and other civic topics.
• Translate technical, legal, or policy-heavy information into understandable public-facing communications.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with journalists, editors, and community media voices including newspapers, television, radio, podcasts, university publications, and digital media organizations.
• Monitor local media and social media conversations regarding Council topics and identify opportunities for clarification or proactive communication, coordinate with Council leadership for interviews and media inquiries.
• Assist with management of Council social media accounts and digital communications platforms, develop social media strategies and recurring content series to improve resident engagement and public understanding and analyze the performance of these strategies on social media based on audience engagement trends.
• Prepare graphics, captions, short-form video content, and multimedia storytelling materials.
• Coordinate timely communication before, during, and after Council meetings.
• Identify innovative methods for improving resident communication and public engagement including AI-assisted tools.
• Assist with maintaining a coordinated communications calendar tied to Council agendas, projects, and major initiatives.
• Help ensure official Council communications remain factual, professional, transparent, and accessible.

Benefits

• Eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA)
• Free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park
• A free Provo City Library Card
• A 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only)
• Discounts from various local and national vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level