Creative Content Specialist at City of Grand Junction

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

5473.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Content Creation, Social Media Management, Photography, Video Production, Content Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing, Audience Research, Data Analytics, Collaboration, Event Coordination, Visual Storytelling, Content Curation, Communication, Brand Management, Project Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Creative Content Specialist Hiring Range: $4,863 - $5,473 Monthly New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off with your first paycheck! About the Position: The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Creative Content Specialist. This position coordinates, supports and maintains a consistent brand voice across all City communication channels, and creates and distributes content supporting City-wide campaigns, initiatives, and creative needs. This person will develop and execute social media strategies, as well as produce, curate, manage and maintain photo, video and digital assets for City communications. This role will also conduct industry and audience research on target audiences, topics of interest, and community trends, and monitor performance data and analytics to measure effectiveness. What You'll Do: Capture and produce photo and video assets for City channels, delivering social-ready edits (short-form video, reels, highlights) and longer-form content (event recaps, interviews, feature stories) on deadline. Work with Communications staff to develop shot lists, plan and execute photo shoots, and deliver a consistent visual style for City campaigns and storytelling. Coordinate, support and maintain content across the City’s social media channels to inform and engage the public. Identify and execute content distribution strategies and marketing initiatives in support of communication campaigns. Collaborate with City departments and external partners to support communication initiatives, public engagement efforts, and shared projects while ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality content. Coordinate, curate, and support the creation of City publications, communications and visual content. Manage the content calendar and digital content workflows, including coordinating approvals and providing guidance or training to staff and stakeholders on content standards and processes. Stay informed of emerging social media trends and tools. Assist the communications team with public event coordination, including logistics, promotion, materials, and real-time event coverage. To view the job description, click here. What We're Looking For: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in communications, public relations, and marketing experience or other related field. Bachelor's degree in communications, business or public administration, journalism, or related field. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Notice to Applicants: In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments. City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility: The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals. Explore the Area: Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram! At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512. What We Offer: We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee child care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. To view more information about our benefits visit: https://www.gjcity.org/333/Employee-Benefits The Communications & Engagement Division develops strategic communication plans, manages public outreach, and ensures clear, timely messaging about City initiatives, special events, and emergency notifications. The team collaborates with departments to enhance transparency and community involvement.

Responsibilities

The Creative Content Specialist will coordinate and maintain a consistent brand voice across all City communication channels while creating and distributing content for City-wide campaigns. This role includes capturing and producing photo and video assets, managing social media content, and collaborating with various departments.