Public Information and Marketing Coordinator I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

12d • $32 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Public Information and Marketing Coordinator must possess previously acquired knowledge and skill in various aspects of communications and public relations. The position’s primary responsibility is to effectively communicate information to Oklahoma City residents, City employees, businesses and other stakeholders about City services, programs and events through traditional and digital avenues such as the City’s website, social media, newsletters and other platforms. Essential job functions include: developing messaging strategies and content for our online and print platforms including, but not limited to social media, okc.gov, eNewsletters, email, the City’s employee intranet portal, brochures, fliers and signage; implementing communications plans and/or promotions; researching, writing and proofreading to ensure clear, concise and understandable information; creating public relations strategies; writing news releases; and website maintenance and content creation. The position requires well-developed communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with City employees at all levels of the organization, outside agencies, media representatives and the public. Additionally, the employee may provide technical assistance to others in promoting the department's programs and services to the public. The employee works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skill in creating effective and clear copy for both digital and print publications and platforms.
• Skill in customer service and responding to users on social media in a timely and tactful manner.
• Skill in developing public relations and marketing plans.
• Skill in communicating verbally, visually, and in writing using tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in developing and coordinating production of written, visual, and verbal promotional media.
• Ability to comprehend and condense complex material into short, understandable communications.
• Ability to develop and implement alternative actions to improve organizational activities and programs.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and skill in graphic production methods.
• Skill in creative layout and design for print production.
• Knowledge of branding consistency.

Responsibilities

• Developing messaging strategies and content for online and print platforms including social media, okc.gov, eNewsletters, email, the City’s employee intranet portal, brochures, fliers and signage.
• Implementing communications plans and/or promotions.
• Researching, writing and proofreading to ensure clear, concise and understandable information.
• Creating public relations strategies.
• Writing news releases.
• Website maintenance and content creation.
• Providing technical assistance to others in promoting the department's programs and services to the public.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed