Communications Coordinator

Develops, coordinates, and assists in directing public relations activities for the City of Charleston by performing the following duties with direction from Director.

• Provides assistance to Director of Media Relations and Public Information, will act as back up to Director when necessary.
• Fields and directs responses to all media-related inquiries.
• Represents City to the media and public by acting as spokesperson when Director not available.
• Writes media alerts and press releases for city events, announcements and press conferences.
• Assists city departments by coordinating internal communications. 
• Compiles daily news clips every morning for Executive Team.
• Meets with departments or attends staff meeting to help create awareness in departments about activities which are newsworthy.
• Coordinates and develops city social media programs such as Facebook and Twitter. 
• Provides research on new and developing social media and its importance to the city. 
• Maintains information on City of Charleston website. 
• Helps to plan and implements organization's public relations strategies, policies, and procedures under direction of Director.
• Researches and writes copy for promotional materials.
• Conducts research for the Mayor. 
• Oversees the database of public relations contacts.
• Advises on the preparation and presentation of service information at trade shows, displays, and exhibits.
• Develops ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other public relations activities that promote awareness of the city and its services.
• Assists and coaches staff with public speaking engagements, presentations, and preparation of articles for publication.
• Advises staff on community relations projects and activities.
• Helps plan and coordinate special events, ribbon cuttings and dedications.
• Assist in preparation of information for Mayor’s events.
• Works during any natural disaster or crisis as a member of the Communications Team for the City of Charleston.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Communications or related field and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License
• FEMA Certification Approved
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Thorough knowledge of social media and its use.

Salary : $70,543 - $75,005