Communications & Marketing Assistant- WRC

Oakland County, Michigan Government is a leading public service organization committed to improving the quality of life for residents. The Communications & Marketing Assistant will promote the Water Resources Commissioner’s news and programs by creating engaging written and graphic content, supporting educational campaigns, and managing social media interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit compelling written and graphic content for public communication
• Promote departmental programs, services, news, and events across various platforms
• Support educational campaigns, public events, and other special projects
• Develop marketing materials such as infographics, web banners, and posters
• Create and schedule social media content and engage with our audiences

Skills

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a closely related field of study
• Have had at least one (1) year of full-time work experience in journalism, public relations programs and activities, advertising, marketing, or a closely related area
• Possess an Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or a closely related field of study
• Have had at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in journalism, public relations programs and activities, advertising, marketing, or a closely related area
• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger
• Considerable experience in long and short form writing, including knowledge of AP style standards
• Reasonable experience in the management of public relations and/or marketing programs, preferably in connection with governmental activities
• Reasonable knowledge of public relations and/or marketing techniques and principles
• Reasonable knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures related to marketing and media communication, including but not limited to journalism, graphics, printing, photography, and audiovisual methods
• Reasonable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, other employees and both officials and staff of news media, educational institutions and local governmental organizations, and the general public
• Reasonable ability to work cooperatively with other professionals, including the ability to effectively respond to creative differences of opinion, the ability to handle frequent feedback including frequent conflicting revisions and the ability to respond effectively to working in a fast-paced environment
• Reasonable ability to maintain proficient knowledge of current web technologies and design practices, staying abreast of new technologies and trends in the online design community
• Demonstrated attention to detail and proficiency in proofreading work submitted by others for consistency in the application of standards
• Reasonable ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks while maintaining meaningful progress
• Reasonable ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental policies and objectives
• Reasonable ability to interpret departmental programs and procedures to officials, community agencies, civic groups, and the general public
• Considerable ability to exercise judgement, analyze problems and recommend alternatives and solutions
• Experience with professional/brand social media platforms, website design and content management systems

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement
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