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Title: 495 - Comm. & Multimedia Coordinator

Organization: Communications & Marketing

Department: Communications & Marketing

Location: CMD

Rate of Pay: DOQ

Job Summary

The Communications and Multimedia Coordinator is an outstanding communications professional who has experience in covering news-worthy events. The Coordinator will report on City events, programs, and services. Deliver important news-related content to internal and external consumers; perform first-hand information gathering through on-site interviews, news writing, on-line research, and Q&As with the public. Is responsible for producing news/educational/informative content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to consumers, while ensuring the City’s community, regional, state, and national presence. Must be knowledgeable of municipality events, global news events that impact the City, proficient at research, embody ethical principles, and always maintain professionalism. The selected candidate will have extensive news gathering and reporting experience.

The Communications and Multimedia Coordinator is a dynamic role that demonstrates experience in storytelling through methods that include media advisories, press releases, news reporting, social media postings, corporate communications, Executive speech writing and PowerPoint productions. We offer a flexible and collaborative team environment designed to be both challenging and rewarding.

Competencies

• Professional Values
• Journalistic Skills (i.e. News Reporting)
• Excellent Communication (Verbal, Written, Visual, Presentation)
• Research Skills
• Digital Literacy
• PowerPoint Skills
• Editing Skills
• Attention to Detail

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Identify newsworthy events and develop daily reports, including media advisories, press releases, website news stories, social media postings, and news media pitches.
• Attend and report on events that are of interest to City residents.
• Interview City elected officials, City leadership, employees, and people of interest to create news content.
• Gather and verify information regarding assigned news stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Conduct research and write talking points on City-related subject matters for City elected officials, City Executive Management, Department Directors, and other City employees.
• Transcribing and summarizing City Commission Meetings and City events/programs/events for news purposes.
• Receive daily assignments or evaluate City news leads and news tips to develop story ideas for all news platforms.
• Compile and incorporate supplemental material and background information from a range of sources, such as files, reference libraries, and/or individual knowledgeable sources, as appropriate.
• Organize material, determine emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Work collaboratively with Communications and Marketing team to ensure proper coverage of City events.
• Represent the City at conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews.
• Ensure professional appearance, language use, and manner throughout reports and events.
• Will edit, or assist in editing, all news content in print, digital, video and/or audios for release.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a specialized field such as politics, economics, or international relations.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in print news, television, or public relations, and/or marketing.
• Passionate about the news and current events.
• Well-spoken, engaging, and knowledgeable about news events.
• Critically minded, meticulous, and excellent recall of facts.
• A Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Independence & Judgement

Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems; requires some supervision (e.g., employees that telecommute, assistant supervisors, heavy equipment specialist).

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must figure out where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities (e.g., supervisors of small work groups, etc.).

Supervisory & Responsibility

There are no direct reports to this position.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office. Use of city vehicle.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

As of Fiscal Year 2025, employees have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.