Montgomery Personnel Board

A09

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: advises the director on media and citizen interactions; works with the Communications Department and external stakeholders, networks with media representatives, community leaders, etc.; develops and maintains all social media and websites; coordinates and produces programming ideas; supports the coordination and promotes special events and programs; creates/designs and maintains documents; and develops and executes short and long-term public communications/marketing strategies. Work is performed independently, using considerable judgment and initiative. The Communications Specialist reports to the Director of Communications or a department designee.

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, public affairs, 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.