Communications & Marketing Manager

Salary : $73,107.23 - $106,734.34 Annually

Location : DeSoto, TX

Job Type: Regular Fulltime

Job Number: 01130

Department: Administration

Opening Date: 10/15/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The purpose of this position is to develop and manage marketing and communications strategies to expand and strengthen the City's network of current and prospective events. This is accomplished by identifying issues; designing, developing, and producing communication materials; coordinating and managing press and social media releases; collecting, analyzing, and developing information and data affecting recruitment, retention, and expansion; coordinating meetings; coordinating publications and notifications; preparing and presenting materials; acting as media liaison; evaluating program effectiveness; and providing technical assistance. Other duties include maintaining records and reports; developing and preparing leads and correspondence; and managing budgets.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates public relations activities and events by producing information for publication; working with the media; identifying communications opportunities; acting as the chief public information officer and organizing news conferences; coaching staff in media responses; coordinating video, social media, and media operations; representing the City at public, social and/or business gatherings; and coordinating and hosting community events, meetings, dedications, and groundbreakings;
• Manages filming and broadcasting events and items of community interests, council and board meetings;
• Manages Marketing and Communications Coordinator efforts by reviewing and maintaining event analysis; developing campaigns; interviewing businesses, promoters, and prospective leads;
• Manages activities with departments by developing marketing and communication strategies for events and services; preparing budgets, schedules, and work plans; managing recognition programs; participating in special events; and attending meetings;
• Plans and coordinates overall media relations to enhance the City image and publish timely City information including but not limited to; press releases, press outreach, media evens, media calls, videos, photography, brochures, website design and content, social media and correspondence responses on behalf of management;
• Serves as the Public Information Officer for the City including crisis communications as directed by the City Manager;
• Supports events retention by reviewing methodologies; conducting reviews; consolidating and coordinating marketing strategies; and implementing retention and expansion programs and events; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or other related field;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;

Supplemental Information

• Master's degree preferred;
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of community and specific branding programs;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment, including some evenings and weekends;
• Skill in public relations, marketing, event planning, and relevant specialize software;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, media personnel, and the general public.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.

01

Are you able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• More than two years but less than three years
• More than three years but less than five years
• More than five years but less than ten years
• More than ten years

Required Question