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HUTTO - CITY OF Communications Specialist in Hutto, Texas
* NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED * * HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION * SEND RESUME TO ALLISON.STRUPECK@HUTTOTX.GOV ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- Cover letter and resume
- Two of your professional writing samples
- Two pieces of visual/graphic information you developed
POSITION OVERVIEW Responsible for producing written and creative content that effectively reinforces the City of Huttos Core Values: accountability, transparency, collaboration, and resiliency. Facilitate social media management and website content. Strategically enhance the Hutto brand through strategic communication campaigns, both internal and external. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Write, edit, and publish written content for a variety of communication platforms
- Schedule and monitor social media content, and help to coordinate appropriate responses
- Identify opportunities to keep written content updated and branded on City websites
- Serve as a staff expert and advisor on utilizing City website content management systems
- Positively impact both public and employee relations through strong interpersonal skills and strategically planned content
- Provide strategic advice on economic development marketing, branding, positioning, strategies, and tactics, and effectively implement assigned strategies
- Keep current on economic development news and trends, and conduct research as needed
- Serve as an advisor on employee engagement strategies and tactics and a proponent of enhanced internal communication
- Seek feedback and direction from key parties at appropriate intervals to keep projects on point and on time
- Measurably impact awareness, attitudes, and actions among target audiences
- Support the development of brochures, presentations, and other graphic/visual materials
- Provide administrative and media relations support to the Communications Manager and Economic Development Director
- Support colleagues upon request with technical or communication issues and projects
- Demonstrate ongoing interest in learning all about the City of Hutto, both as an organization and a community
- Attend occasional evening/weekend meetings or events as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
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