City of Dania Beach is hiring: Marketing & Communication Specialist in Town of F

Marketing and Communications Specialist

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist who will support the technical and administrative aspects of the development and dissemination of marketing and communications materials. The ideal individual will assist in coordinating, planning, and organizing the dissemination of information concerning various aspects of the City’s operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops compelling content including copywriting, graphic design, photography and video for marketing materials (print and digital) for social media, websites, campaigns and other platforms.
• Assists in maintaining brand consistency across communication materials and supports efforts to uphold the organization’s visual and cultural identity.
• Assists with ensuring digital and print content complies with ADA accessibility standards.
• Supports the ongoing management and updates of the City’s website and social media accounts.
• Assists in drafting press releases and preparing media materials to support public relations efforts.
• Assists in monitoring, analyzing and reporting the effectiveness of marketing and communication initiatives.
• Provides logistical and promotional support for community engagement events and outreach activities.
• Responds to public inquiries and ensures appropriate routing or resolution.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies.
• Helps maintain and organize marketing assets, communication materials and digital archives.
• Must be available for emergencies and off-hours communications responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, including at least one year focused on social media content creation within the past three (3) years.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), social media platforms and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Clear and effective written, visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to a variety of audiences.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an overall good driving record is required. If the driver’s license is out of state, you must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

Preferred Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, including at least two (2) years focused on social media content creation within the past three years.
• Experience with design, audio/visual equipment and website content management.
• Social media content management on multiple platforms.
• Planning and creating content on website platforms.
• Proficient in creative media (design, photography/video).
• Municipal Government/nonprofit Experience a plus.