Creative Content Specialist

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

11h

About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Creative Content Specialist. This position coordinates, supports and maintains a consistent brand voice across all City communication channels, and creates and distributes content supporting City-wide campaigns, initiatives, and creative needs. This person will develop and execute social media strategies, as well as produce, curate, manage and maintain photo, video and digital assets for City communications. This role will also conduct industry and audience research on target audiences, topics of interest, and community trends, and monitor performance data and analytics to measure effectiveness.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in communications, public relations, and marketing experience or other related field.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, business or public administration, journalism, or related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Capture and produce photo and video assets for City channels, delivering social-ready edits (short-form video, reels, highlights) and longer-form content (event recaps, interviews, feature stories) on deadline.
• Work with Communications staff to develop shot lists, plan and execute photo shoots, and deliver a consistent visual style for City campaigns and storytelling.
• Coordinate, support and maintain content across the City’s social media channels to inform and engage the public.
• Identify and execute content distribution strategies and marketing initiatives in support of communication campaigns.
• Collaborate with City departments and external partners to support communication initiatives, public engagement efforts, and shared projects while ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality content.
• Coordinate, curate, and support the creation of City publications, communications and visual content.
• Manage the content calendar and digital content workflows, including coordinating approvals and providing guidance or training to staff and stakeholders on content standards and processes.
• Stay informed of emerging social media trends and tools.
• Assist the communications team with public event coordination, including logistics, promotion, materials, and real-time event coverage.

Benefits

• Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!
• City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
• The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families.
• Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.
• We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee child care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees