Communications Specialist
City of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie, MN, United States
Position Overview
Communications Specialist Position Profile. Pay Range: $42.77 per hour to $53.97 per hour. Location: Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344). Typical hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary and include occasional evenings or weekend events and live broadcasts. The Communications Specialist is a professional‑level position responsible for producing written and digital content supporting City communications initiatives in collaboration with team members. The role requires high‑level strategic and tactical skills in all areas of marketing and communications. Primary position responsibilities and areas of impact: Responsibilities
Create and implement strategic, multimedia marketing and communication plans for various Citywide and individual department programs. Produce, edit and publish written, digital and video content for internal and external City initiatives. Design graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns. Manage internal communications content creation and dissemination. Lead efforts related to podcast production, live meeting broadcasts, PEG channel programming and broadcast equipment maintenance. Ensure compliance with branding and accessibility standards. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field is required. Three years of related professional experience (in strategic communications, digital or multimedia marketing, social media content management, video production or graphic design) is required. Experience in writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, print and multimedia platforms required. Experience designing graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns preferred. Computer software proficiency (e.g., MS Word/Google Docs, MS Excel/Google Spreadsheets, etc.) is required. Must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre‑employment process prior to first day of employment. Required Skills
Communication: able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles. Decision Making: capable of independent decision‑making based on analysis, experience, and judgment. Project Management: identifies objectives & timelines, involves stakeholders, monitors projects, adapts scope, measures results, follows through on commitments. Problem Solving: tackles problems using logical, systematic, sequential approach.
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Communications Specialist Position Profile. Pay Range: $42.77 per hour to $53.97 per hour. Location: Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344). Typical hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary and include occasional evenings or weekend events and live broadcasts. The Communications Specialist is a professional‑level position responsible for producing written and digital content supporting City communications initiatives in collaboration with team members. The role requires high‑level strategic and tactical skills in all areas of marketing and communications. Primary position responsibilities and areas of impact: Responsibilities
Create and implement strategic, multimedia marketing and communication plans for various Citywide and individual department programs. Produce, edit and publish written, digital and video content for internal and external City initiatives. Design graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns. Manage internal communications content creation and dissemination. Lead efforts related to podcast production, live meeting broadcasts, PEG channel programming and broadcast equipment maintenance. Ensure compliance with branding and accessibility standards. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field is required. Three years of related professional experience (in strategic communications, digital or multimedia marketing, social media content management, video production or graphic design) is required. Experience in writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, print and multimedia platforms required. Experience designing graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print campaigns preferred. Computer software proficiency (e.g., MS Word/Google Docs, MS Excel/Google Spreadsheets, etc.) is required. Must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre‑employment process prior to first day of employment. Required Skills
Communication: able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles. Decision Making: capable of independent decision‑making based on analysis, experience, and judgment. Project Management: identifies objectives & timelines, involves stakeholders, monitors projects, adapts scope, measures results, follows through on commitments. Problem Solving: tackles problems using logical, systematic, sequential approach.
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