Austin Aviation - Marketing Communications Consultant

City of Austin

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About The Position

This position is responsible for advertising and promotional materials developed for assigned products and services and the day-to-day management of the creative processes that provide quality image and sales materials for the organization.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of marketing and sales support, product development, and brand development requirements.
• Knowledge of graphics and copy quality development.
• Skill in product and service development and launch.
• Skill in copywriting and editing for various media.
• Skill in program development, direct marketing, tradeshows, collateral production, and management.
• Ability to develop and maintain corporate image and professional relationships.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand competitive challenges facing a monopoly in transition.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years' experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting communications for large, multi-phase infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience creating and executing strategic communications plans.
• Experience building trust and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver communications in a complex environment.
• Experience developing clear, accurate written materials across multiple formats (e.g., AP Style, digital, and print).
• Experience in advanced writing, editing, and proofreading covering a wide range of writing styles and materials, including Associated Press Style (AP), collateral, and online communications.
• Experience maintaining consistent messaging over time for an evolving project or initiative.

Responsibilities

• Meets with product and service managers, provides input into appropriate advertising and promotional themes and materials, and assures quality development and production of these ideas.
• Provides insight and guidance to strategies and materials that launch images, brands, and products and services.
• Creates and delivers critical sales and advertising messages to various constituencies in response to competition in a deregulated marketplace.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with contracting agencies that supply support to Austin Energy accounts.
• Provides marketing communication input into market segmentation and product planning.
• Assists in developing advertising and promotion budgets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees