Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for public communication, marketing, and community engagement? Do you love storytelling - taking what might seem ordinary and transforming it into something meaningful - and shaping a compelling narrative? The City of Jersey Village is looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team and help share our story with residents, businesses, and the public.

What You'll Do:
As our Communications Specialist, you'll play a key role in shaping how the City communicates. You will:

• Manage and support city-wide communication initiatives, including public safety and emergency messaging.

• Oversee and update the City's website, social media channels, newsletters, and other outreach platforms.

• Write and design engaging content such as press releases, brochures, ads, and community magazine articles.

• Create and facilitate the creation of compelling, modern social media content.

• Serve as a liaison between departments, residents, the City Council, and news media.

• Coordinate community outreach events and marketing campaigns.

• Provide creative input on communication strategies and improvements.

• Inspire the Citywide staff to see value and benefits from engaging in proactive communications.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.

• At least two (2) years of experience in communications, preferably with a local government or public sector organization.

• Proficiency and acumen in social media, including relevant platforms of scale.

• Strong writing, editing, graphic design, and videography skills.

• Knowledge of public relations, marketing, and community outreach principles.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Proficiency with digital tools, social media creation and publishing, and website content systems.

• A basic understanding of new AI-powered tools, their potential use in workflow efficiency, and their current limitations (as it relates to this role).