Communications Coordinator, City of Greer
Serves as the primary coordinator for communications projects, ensuring work progresses efficiently from planning through execution. Collaborates with City departments to identify communications opportunities and develop effective messaging strategies. Coordinates and prioritizes multiple communications projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines. Develops engaging digital content across websites, email newsletters, social media platforms, YouTube, and emerging communications channels.
Maintains the City's websites by ensuring content is accurate, timely, accessible, & user focused. Develops & maintains editorial calendars supporting proactive communications planning. Supports public information efforts during emergencies, service interruptions, major events, & other time-sensitive situations. Serves as the communications liaison for City departments, building relationships that encourage proactive planning, collaboration, and effective storytelling. Coordinates development of graphics, publications, presentations, advertising, signage, & other communications materials.
Collaborates with other communications staff to develop integrated multimedia communications. Ensures all communications materials maintain consistent branding, messaging, & visual identity. Serves as a resource to communications staff by sharing technical expertise, promoting collaboration, & helping maintain quality standards. Researches emerging communications trends, technologies, & best practices and recommends innovative solutions. Analyzes communications effectiveness through websites, social media, & marketing data.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communications, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a closely related field. Four (4) years of progressive professional experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public information, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills. • Experience coordinating communications projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience creating content for websites, social media, email marketing, print publications, & other digital communications platforms i.e. multimedia production, graphic design and photography. Working knowledge of media relations & public information practices. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Microsoft 365, website content management systems, & digital communications tools. Strong knowledge of AP Style & communications best practices. Experience using analytics to evaluate communications effectiveness. • Must possess a valid state-issued drivers’ license.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. Experience working in municipal government or another public-sector organization, preferred. Experience coordinating cross-functional communications projects, preferred. Experience with crisis communications or emergency public information, preferred.