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Two positions in this message:
- Charles County, MD
- City of San Jose
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
The Communications Coordinator is part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and results-oriented Public Information Office. This position requires a flexible, team player with an understanding of and interest in social media, with a demonstrated ability to use social media strategically to communicate key messages. An integral part of this position is producing content for Charles County Government’s social media sites, including updates, maintenance, and monitoring.
The ideal candidate has superior customer service skills, is a self-starter that completes tasks independently, and is able to able to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients, including requests for public notices and the general public, via email, online, and by telephone. The position also assists with planning and coordination of news conferences, special projects, displays, and other Public Information Office events. The Communications Coordinator will use various communications services to monitor broadcast and online news sources to ensure accurate information is posted. Will draft news releases and talking points; conduct interviews and prepare articles for internal publications, research background information for publications and projects as assigned.
Requires an Associate’s degree in in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field, or any acceptable combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills may be substituted on a full-time, year-for-year basis. Requires social media platforms and usage, included but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work efficiently under pressure. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and customer service skills. This position will require some field work. This position requires a valid driver’s license. Please include resume with application. Starting Salary: $43,665 per year. Download full details for the Charles County Communications Coordinator Position.
Closing date: August 15, 2014.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER
$103,885 – $127,151
The City of San José seeks a savvy senior communicator, with strong strategic and tactical abilities, for a new position in the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and presentation skills, and have substantial experience with developing and executing effective communication plans using a wide range of appropriate tactics using traditional and new media. Creativity, good judgment, and initiative are essential.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass media communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, or a related field. Six (6) years of journalism, mass media communication, public relations, or public information experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
To apply please visit the website of Koff & Associates at www.KoffAssociates.com to view the full brochure. If this sounds like a great career move for you, please submit a cover letter, and your resume to Lori Worden at lworden@koffassociates.com. You can also mail your materials to our office address listed on our website.
The deadline to apply is midnight, August 18, 2014.