Communications Coordinator - Lakewood, WA

+ Job summary: This is an AFSCME represented position. Under the general direction of the Communications Manager, this position serves an integral role in planning, developing, and implementing the City's internal and external communications program across multiple platforms.+ Qualifications: Current and emerging social media platforms and effective account management; Website content management systems; Associated Press (AP) Style guide+ Responsibilities:+ Attendancemaintain regular attendance Communication StrategyCoordinate with Communications Manager on social media strategy including updating and maintaining content monitor user feedback and analytics recommend changes accordingly Support graphic design strategy with brand standards produce digital content for social media website Develop implementation strategic approaches to communication engagement efforts reach constituencies communication tools especially underrepresented groups Community EngagementIn coordination develop implement public engagement plans major projects events generating multimedia content video storytelling photography Promote services events through various communication platforms website social media technologies Diversity Equity Inclusion BelongingAssist development City's Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging strategic plan Public Information OfficerServe backup Public Information Officer PIO absence Communications ManagerSupport PIO emergencies joint information center emergency response Publications Assist research writing editing design layout distribution print electronic publications Lakewood Connections Magazine City Managers Weekly Bulletin online news posts brochures articles marketing materials Research AnalysisAssist researching compiling analyzing reporting statistical data support effective communication marketing activities Conduct surveys studies gather relevant data initiatives programs policies procedures Assist analysis report 311 submissions SafetyActively champion culture commitment workplace safety everyday actions leadership Social MediaMonitor update citys various social media platforms LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr YouTube ensure appropriate relevant current information published Website MaintenanceServe primary point contact maintenance update citys website Ensure accessible current relevant Recommend design layout improvements facilitate site navigation captivating visuals Work collaboratively train assist department representatives respective department site pages Provide technical guidance as well as parameters Perform related duties assigned SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKNOWLEDGE OFCurrent emerging social media platformseffective account management use analytics statisticsWebsite content management systemseffective websitedesignanalysis statistics improve user experienceAssociated Press AP Style guideproper grammar punctuation spelling strategically apply news feature writing techniques municipal environmentGraphic designdesignlayoutuse production editing software Adobe Creative SuitVisual storytellingsensory videography toolsMunicipal government operationsABILITY TOGenerate timely accurate digital contendiformedia web printProvide customer service deal tactfully courteously public Write clearly succinctly variety settings styles communicate effectively diverse audiencesDevelop deploy creative marketing plans multiplevoucher sourcesResearch analyze present statistical datameaningful mannerMaintain political neutrality elected officials staff messaging initiativesEstablish maintain cooperative respectful working relationships coworkers community members partner agencies mediamanage independently fastpaced multifaceted environment competing priorities deadlinesOperate computer utilizing standard specialized software Maintain flexible work schedule attend meetings events outside regular hours nights weekends Drive vehicle conduct business related eventsexercise discretion maintain confidentiality WORK ENVIRONMENTPrimarily office environment occasional frequent outdoor exposure subject driving vehicle conduct work sites PHYSICAL ABILITIESConstant sight hearing speech abilities perform essential functions communicate others Frequent fine finger manipulation hands arms operating equipment computers preparing documentation handling paperwork etc Frequent sitting extended times desk activities Frequent bending twisting waist knees neck working desk worktable moving sitting standing position Frequent standing combination walking short distances throughout shift office areas Occasional pushing pulling force pounds opening doors drawers moving materials Requires mental acuity thorough mental analysis situations fastpaced environment Ability operate motor vehicle transportation offsite meetings events EQUAL OPPORTUNITYCity Lakewood proud Equal Opportunity Employer encourages supports celebrates respect empowerment diversity inclusion all welcome contributions

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