Public Relations Specialist

City of Logan • Logan, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, serves as the City of Logan's information representative for news, programs, services, and performs other clerical duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Must have previous social media experience.
• Must be eligible to serve as a notary public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Able to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Establishes effective working relations with co-workers, elected officials, and the public.
• Extensive customer service skills with completion of related training programs and marketing.
• Extensive knowledge of social media applications for the workplace and job duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of public information needs and marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing, brochure, advertisement layout, website and page design.
• Knowledge of news media requirements for print, broadcast, and digital media.
• Knowledge of computer software such as Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Must have good public relation skills and represent the City of Logan in a professional, courteous manner.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of related experience in the field is preferred.
• Submit a portfolio of yours that includes past social media posts, videos, marketing flyers, campaigns, etc. with your application.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general duties related to public information development and dissemination.
• Coordinates and edits publications, coordinates special events, helps to develop key communication messages and manages graphic standards.
• Prepares articles, marketing information for print, radio, and digital media and program brochures; prepares public service announcements and news releases; develops program brochures; coordinates social media, newspaper advertisements; and serves as information liaison with the media for the City of Logan services, programs, and other informational needs; updates, develops, and maintains the City website.
• Performs a variety of administrative and advanced clerical duties as needed for legislative and executive staff.
• Acts as notary public; attests to signatures on official documents and contracts; performs routine research and gathers data as needed to compile or complete reports as requested by City Recorder.
• Will assist in providing clerical support for the City's Legal, Economic Development and Human Resource departments.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal government.
• Acts as the City Recorder in the absence of the City Recorder.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to Full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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