Marketing & Business Retention Specialist

Now Hiring: Marketing & Business Retention Specialist

Communications & Marketing Department City of Midwest City

Starting Pay: $22.9348 - $24.2843/HR with Benefits

* This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until filled.

Join Our Team!

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for the position of Marketing & Business Retention Specialist in the Communications & Marketing Department .

What Youll Do

In this role you will enhance resident and employee understanding of City objectives issues decisions and challenges through public information and marketing programs and campaigns; seeking to increase resident and stakeholder engagement in City events services and operations; writing and creating content for various media channels to communicate City events and issues; developing and managing the City website; with direction and assistance from department director developing city-wide media relations initiatives; overseeing the production of educational videos and other multimedia content. You will work with the Economic Development Director on business outreach and retention activities visiting and interviewing businesses within the City limits and providing education on City resources and processes.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assists the department directors in strategically planning monitoring and evaluating complex programs projects and initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to promote City services events and programs through writing content for various media outlets and publications and other methods.
• Produces social media promotion materials for special events and activities.
• Assists the Communications & Marketing Director in communicating all aspects of City services programs and issues to various audiences including: elected officials media representatives city employees business and community leaders students and the general public.
• Coordinates meetings related to the development of information strategies on City-wide programs; edits City documents and publications for consistency with overall City message; and develops and recommends communications plans and strategies.
• Writes content for trade publications and other media outlets to communicate City events and issues; scripts speeches presentations and messages as needed.
• Assists the Communications & Marketing Director in coordinating media coverage of City groundbreakings ribbon cuttings and other special events.
• Builds or enhances relationships within various sectors of the community (i.e. businesses chambers of commerce universities non-profits faith-based organizations service organizations etc.) and seeks opportunities to disseminate information about City programs services and issues.
• Assists in writing and editing content on the Citys website; assists department liaisons in making updates to their website content; monitors posts made to the City website and/or Social Media outlets such as Facebook X YouTube Instagram and Next Door; assists in establishing policies and standards related to same.
• Creates or assists with creation of utility bill inserts brochures posters flyers advertisements and other informational materials; maintains City graphics and logos.
• Exercises exceptional oral editing and written communications expressing complex ideas and instructions with tact and diplomacy. Detail orientation is a must to ensure all written materials are carefully crafted with no grammatical errors.
• Protects brand and image while managing development of programs flyers posters ads drop cards and sponsorship campaigns. Oversee design creation and material assembly for presentations illustrations photography publications television production and exhibits among others.
• Performs business retention tasks and coordinates with the Economic Development Director on related activities. Fulfills Economic Development Director responsibilities in their absence.
• Listens to feedback concerns and comments from residents visitors businesses and the general public and responds as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of information as required.
• Operates city vehicle on a regular basis. Regularly visits businesses and organizations and attends events around the city.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

High school graduate or equivalent

Employee must possess a valid Oklahoma driver license and be insurable

Proficiency with software and online tools such as Canva Adobe Tools Microsoft Suite and Constant Contact.

Broad knowledge of such fields as graphic design marketing journalism photography etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in marketing communications public relations event management business administration hospitality administration or related field is preferred
• One year of direct related and progressively responsible work experience in the social media management marketing journalism tourism or hospitality industries may substitute for the degree preference

Certification Requirements

None

Other Significant Facts

• Evening and weekend work may be required

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the official City of Midwest City job page at .

Please Note:

• Online applications are accepted.
• Resumes submitted without a completed City employment application will not be considered.

You may also apply in person using the employment kiosk at:

City of Midwest City - Human Resources 100 N. Midwest Blvd. Midwest City OK

Apply Today!

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The City of Midwest City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Safety-Sensitive Position

This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening. The position is also subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements under the United States Department of Transportation regulations the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. Marijuana is included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not excuse an employee from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

*This is a job posting abbreviated from the full job description. For the full job description please contact Human Resources.

Required Experience:

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