What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST position at City of St. Peters?
Job Summary: Are you a professional communicator who wants to make a real impact? The City of St. Peters has the perfect opportunity! Our award-winning Communications & Strategy team is seeking a Senior Multimedia Communications Specialist. You would play a key role developing marketing initiatives and delivering impactful messages across all our communications platforms to both external and internal audiences. Help us Make a Difference for our 60,000 residents!
Normal Shift: Mon-Fri; 40-hour work weeks (Some weekends and evening required based on City Events and Board meetings.)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and produce internal and external publications, marketing materials, and collateral for City departments across print and electronic platforms.
- Plan and schedule print and electronic publications to reach target audiences effectively.
- Support departmental efforts related to City special events.
- Create and manage multimedia content, including messaging for the City website and social media platforms.
- Collaborate with multimedia and video production teams to develop integrated communications that educate stakeholders about City programs, projects, and services.
- Assist with media relations, including news release coordination and responses to media inquiries, serving as an official media contact for the City.
- Administer and maintain the City of St. Peters website, making updates and advising on best practices for site improvements.
- Capture high-quality photographs of City facilities, programs, and events for marketing and communication purposes.
- Monitor and track news coverage related to the City of St. Peters.
- Serve on the Emergency Response Team during disaster incidents as needed.
- Perform all work in compliance with established City safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or other closely related field of study and four (4) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and expert knowledge of the English language and grammar.
- Must have the ability to express ideas and concepts visually.
- Working knowledge of Macintosh and desktop publishing.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's license valid in the state of Missouri.
Why Join Us? You love working with a great team and collaborating for the best results. You want to grow and stretch yourself as a professional communicator. You'd love to Make a Difference for a community recognized as a great place to live, work, and play. Then, you want to join us! PLUS- we offer amazing benefits, an employee recognition program, and leadership development opportunities.
Apply Today! If you have a passion for multimedia communications and public engagement, we encourage you to apply and help shape the voice of the City of St. Peters.
All candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment and requires all employees to adhere to these standards.
Salary : $30 - $31
