Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Job Location:
Murphy, NC - USA
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Job Summary
- Job Description
The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees citizens and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being One City One Team of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.
- RespeCtful by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- ProfessiOnal by being knowledgeable competent and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- TrustwOrthy by delivering service in an open honest and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
- FriendLy by committing to a harmonious engaging and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.
Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work This might be the place for you and the COOLest job youve ever had!
The City of Murphyseeks to add a Communications & MarketingCoordinatorto its dynamic team! Under general direction of the Administrative Services Director the Communications & MarketingCoordinator is responsible for planning creating and coordinating communication and marketing efforts that promote City services programs initiatives events businesses and community priorities. The position serves as the Citys primary storyteller and public information resource by producing engaging content managing multimedia communication channels strengthening the Citys brand and keeping internal and external stakeholders informed and engaged. Works across all City departments to ensure public communications are relevant accurate consistent timely and aligned with City goals and objectives.
Why Youll Love Working Here:- Competitive medical dental and vision benefits package
- Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
- 3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
- 14 paid holidays.
- City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
- City-paid disability insurance
- $7 Longevity pay
- Education Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Childcare assistance
- A positive and collaborative work environment
Schedule Commitment
Monday-Friday 8am-5pmPay Plan
This opportunity is FLSA Exemptand budgeted on Pay Grade #33.
The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.
Min $61615.80
Mid$73938.96
Max $86262.12
For application support or to check the status of your application contact Human Resources by e-mailing- Examples of Duties
Strategic Communications & Marketing
- Implement creative and innovative communication and marketing campaigns to share the Citys story and increase awareness of City services businesses projects programs events and initiatives.
- Proactively identify communications opportunities and advise on messaging strategies.
- Evaluate communication and marketing efforts and recommend improvements based on performance data and feedback.
- Manage and maintain digital communication channels including the website social media platforms email communications and other online communication resources
- Monitor digital engagement comments and messages on City platforms and ensure appropriate and timely responses or coordination of responses as needed.
- Monitor performance metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness on digital media platforms and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Serve as the Citys primary content creator for multimedia communications by producing written graphic design photographic and video content that promotes City services programs initiatives events and priorities.
- Translate City information and updates into clear engaging and easy-to-understand content for residents across multiple platforms including social media website newsletters presentations and printed materials.
- Plan capture and produce photography and video content to support storytelling marketing campaigns public information and community engagement efforts.
- Maintain and organize the Citys content production schedule and publication timelines to ensure communication materials are delivered consistently accurately and on time.
- Maintain organize and manage the Citys photo and video archive to ensure multimedia assets are properly stored easily accessible and available for use in communication marketing and public information efforts.
- Protect the Citys brand by ensuring visual identity messaging and communication standards are consistently applied across all communication platforms.
- Support efforts that strengthen organizational reputation and public trust through professional accurate and cohesive communications.
- Manage the City-branded merchandise program through the Murphy General Store to promote community pride civic engagement and brand awareness
- Serve as the Citys primary public information resource by preparing and distributing public information materials including news releases media advisories statements and public notices to inform residents stakeholders and the media on City projects initiatives accomplishments community issues.
- Serve as the Citys media liaison by responding to media inquiries coordinating interviews gathering information and facilitating timely and accurate communication between the City and news outlets.
- Support communication efforts during emergencies service disruptions and other situations requiring timely public information.
Internal Communications
- Support HR with the development and distribution of internal communication materials that keep employees informed about organizational initiatives projects programs and announcements.
- Serve on the Citys Culture Committee and support employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture organizational awareness and employee connection.
- Typical Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Public Relations Journalism Marketing or closely related field;
- Two (2) years previous experience in government or a corporate communication environment that includes public relations communications journalism writing or marketing;
- Valid State of Texas Class C drivers license
- Supplemental Information
- Attend City Council meetings and other after hours public meetings or events as required
- Maintain availability outside of normal business hours as needed to support urgent communications emergency response efforts service disruptions and other time-sensitive public information needs.
- Local Government experience preferred.
Required Experience:
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