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City of Brownsville, TX

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>492715
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Brownsville, Texas
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Communications &amp; Marketing
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Clerical
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Full Time</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
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</div><div><p><b>Title:</b> Comm. &amp; Multimedia Coordinator</p>
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Organization:</b> 495 - Communications &amp; Marketing</p>
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Department:</b> 495 - Communications &amp; Marketing</p>
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Location:</b> CMD</p>
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Rate of Pay: </b>DOQ</p>
<p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
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The Communications and Multimedia Coordinator is an outstanding communications and multimedia professional who works under the Director of Communications and Marketing Department (CMD) and manages communications and marketing projects, creates informative/educational content through graphic and video production, news and feature reports, develops informational initiatives, while contributing to Brownsville TV and on-line platforms. The Coordinator uses interpersonal, computer, communication, marketing, and graphic design to serve the CMD; leverages communications techniques, plans and organizes city event and promotional material, and interacts with internal and external customers.<br>
The Coordinator will contribute to the efficient operation of social media marketing, Brownsville TV, creative services, while enhancing the overall presence of the City of Brownsville on-line. Responsibilities include producing compelling content (i.e. graphic design, news/feature reporting, video production), supporting City social media platforms and collaborating with various City departments to convey our City's initiatives, events, and services.<br>
The Communications and Multimedia Coordinator is a dynamic role that demonstrates experience in storytelling through multimedia platforms, We offer a flexible and collaborative team environment designed to be both challenging and rewarding.</p>
<p><b>Competencies</b></p><br>
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<li>Professional Values</li>
<li>Journalistic Skills (i.e. News Reporting)</li>
<li>Excellent Communication (Verbal, Written, Visual, Presentation)</li>
<li>Research Skills</li>
<li>Social Media Literacy</li>
<li>PowerPoint Skills</li>
<li>Graphic Design</li>
<li>Video Production</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills</b></p>
<ul><li>Identify newsworthy events and develop daily strategic content to engage, promote, inform, and educate the public through positive messaging on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media platforms.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Build quality, eye-catching graphic and image content through creative storytelling.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Attend and report on events that are of interest and service to City residents.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Interview City elected officials, City leadership, employees, and people of interest to create news content.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Gather and verify information regarding assigned news stories through interview, observation, and research.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Receive daily assignments or evaluate City news leads and news tips to develop story ideas for all news platforms.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Coordinate and market city-wide events and community programs aimed at generating a positive impact and enriches the lives of community members and visitors.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Work collaboratively with Communications and Marketing team to ensure proper coverage of City events.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Represent the City at conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Build relationships with vendors and external organizations to successfully plan, communicate, and facilitate events and programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Ensure professional appearance, language use, and manner throughout reports and events.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Will edit, or assist in editing, all news content in print, digital, video and/or audios for release.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
<p><b>Minimum Education &amp; Experience</b></p>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Public Relations, Media Arts, Journalism, or related field.<br>
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<ul><li>Minimum of five (5) years&rsquo; experience in print news, television, marketing, and/or public relations.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Passionate about communications, marketing, community engagement and current events.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Well-spoken, engaging, and knowledgeable about news events.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Critically minded, meticulous, and excellent recall of facts.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>A Valid Texas Driver&rsquo;s License.</li></ul></div>
<p><b>Special Certifications &amp; Licenses</b></p>
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Valid Texas Driver&rsquo;s License</p>
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Independence &amp; Judgement</b></p>
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Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems; requires very little supervision (e.g., employees that telecommute, assistant supervisors, heavy equipment specialist).</p>
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Initiative &amp; Ingenuity</b></p>
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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.).<br>
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</p><p><b>Supervisory &amp; Responsibility</b></p>
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There are no direct reports to this position.</p>
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Financial Responsibility</b></p>
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Does not deal with money.</p>
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Level &amp; Frequency of Outside Contact</b></p>
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Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions.</p>
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Physical Demands</b></p>
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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.</p>
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Responsibility for Equipment &amp; Property</b></p>
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Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office. Use of city vehicles.</p>
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Working Conditions</b></p>
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Office job, no adverse conditions.</p>
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Other Requirements</b></p>
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The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug &amp; Alcohol examination and a Background Check.</p>
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ADA Requirements</b></p>
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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.</p>
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Benefits</b></p>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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.<br>
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As of Fiscal Year 2025, employees have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.</p><br>
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EEOC Statements</b></p>
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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.</p></div></div></div></div>

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