Communications Specialist (Digital and Social Content Creator)

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to formulate and direct the public relations efforts of various city departments. ?The work responsibilities of this position are: to advise the Mayor and Communications Director on media and citizen interactions;?implement digital and social media content to disseminate to the public; coordinate with various departments and other entities to produce digital content; and develop and execute short and long-term digital and social media strategies. ?Work is performed independently, using considerable judgment, initiative, and tact. This classification reports to the Director of Communications.??

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with major course work in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the field of public affairs, public relations, public and internal information, journalism, or communications as social media content creator or similar role with proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.? NOTE:? Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to support the city's branding strategy. The employee will work in a fast-paced environment, spending much of the day traveling from various events to meetings throughout the city, and must be able to work independently.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.? The current vacancy is with the?City of Montgomery Communications Department.?Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.? For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and the supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.? If more than?five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants. Tied scores will not be broken.?If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting?Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:?Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the?Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)?retirement program. DRUG TEST:?Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use). BACKGROUND CHECK:?Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:?Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:?Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675. I9:?Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION:?It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs.? Please?visit the?Update Contact Information?page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.