Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Job Description:

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Description

The City of Weatherford is hiring for a Communications and Marketing Coordinator!

Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Marketing, this position will support the creation and implementation of communication and marketing initiatives designed to create and maintain effective communication and a favorable image for the City of Weatherford. Below is a summary of job roles and responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and optimize communication and marketing material and messaging.
• Develop, implement, and manage social media outreach plan and content.
• Craft fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, articles for local newspapers, news releases, and other promotional materials including the City’s internal and external newsletters and the City’s annual report. Disseminate information to the general public and City Management.
• Maintain City website(s), including current news, documents, photos, links, and any updates and requests from all City Departments.
• Serve as the City’s Videographer/photographer. Create and edit video content for the City’s website, cable channel, and social media.
• Maintain relationships with other City departments and identify opportunities for collaboration on programs, events, and/or newsworthy or community enriching items.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience progressive experience creating news releases and marketing materials OR any combination of training and experience leading to the described level above. • Exceptional proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva products, including video-editing software. Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator a must. • General knowledge of municipal government and its functions preferred. • Must live within 30 minutes of the City limits for unforeseen emergency situations. • Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Driving record must meet or exceed guidelines set forth by the City.

Special Requirements

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online from the Weatherford Employment section of our website, www.weatherfordtx.gov.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Weatherford - Who we are: We are a strong, progressive community of over 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities like our mountain bike trails, disc golf, an all-inclusive park for kids, our lake, access to over nineteen parks, and our hike and bike trail system that is over twenty miles. We have a commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy, such as our college and animal shelter collaborating together, and our working with the local realtor and homeowners’ associations on our economic development projects. Everyone from our Sanitation Department to the Communications and Marketing Department are considered the rock stars in our community. Our City embraces our heritage along with a progressive future, with our monumental courthouse in the square, cutting horses, the annual Peach Festival, our amazing outdoor concerts, quality schools, a great medical center, an unsurpassed Fourth of July celebration, and many exciting family events. The biggest part of Weatherford is that we are growing, creating our future, and having fun doing it.

Job Details

Category Administration Status Open Salary STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,320.00 to $63,356.80 (DOQ) FULL SALARY RANGE: $60,320.00 to $85,134.40 (DOQ) Posted November 8, 2024 4:50 PM Closing Open Until Filled

Tools

• Apply Online
• New Job Notifications
• Clerical Supplemental Application

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

Salary:

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,320.00 to $63,356.80 (DOQ) FULL SALARY RANGE: $60,320.00 to $85,134.40 (DOQ)