Marketing Specialist

Arizona Department of Public Safety • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced professionals for the Marketing Specialist role. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing strategy in both print and multi-media formats for diverse audiences to comprehend complex issues and trends within the public safety community. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to be used for current and future vacancies. Must successfully complete the examination process. Training and Experience Supplemental Questions - Weighted 100% Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

Requirements

• principles and practices of marketing, journalism, and public relations.
• principles and practices of composing and editing informational material.
• familiarity with web editing tools and software.
• writing styles to inform, persuade and educate diverse audiences.
• the principals and techniques used in publishing.
• effective marketing methods and techniques.
• the use of various word processing, desktop publishing and multi-media tools.
• making oral presentations.
• producing graphic designs, brochures, and other materials for training programs or public presentations.
• develop creative and innovative programs and documents.
• develop and implement marketing plans to support specific goals.
• understand technical information and concepts presented in various forms.
• maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisory personnel, state and local officials and the public.
• ability to work effectively in both team and solo assignments.
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• prioritize a variety of projects and work under deadlines.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, marketing or other related field and two (2) years of experience OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.

Responsibilities

• Creates electronic documents using word processing and desktop publishing tools, and maintains a marketing database.
• Responsible for a wide variety of marketing projects.
• Maintains content, format and currency of website.
• Conducts focus groups to identify needs and concerns from stakeholders.
• Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format and content.
• Develops newsletters and other informational tools to keep stakeholders informed of strategic short and long term issues and goals.
• May write speeches, articles and other media releases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level