Communications Specialist

City of Wauwatosa

The City of Wauwatosa is more than an employer – it’s a community. The City of Wauwatosa is a progressive, full-service municipal organization.Be a part of a team that strives to find new and better ways to improve our residents’ experiences. 

We hire people with strong technical skills and who embrace change and who are ready to help make Wauwatosa a better, stronger community. We place as much emphasis on leadership as on technical skills.

The starting salary for this position is $54,204.80 - $74,318.40 depending on experience and qualifications. This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, remote and hybrid work opportunities, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a workplace health clinic, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

https://www.wauwatosa.net/

Position Details

Communications Specialist
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
12/7/2022
Southeast Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI

This position is responsible for creating content, developing, and implementing communications strategies that strengthen Wauwatosa’s presence in the community, build awareness of programs and resources, and increase transparency in government operations. This position maintains positive relationships and provides responsive, accurate, and timely information relating to topics of public interest such as public safety communications, community information and services in police and fire, development communications, construction updates, emergency information, and more.

  • Develops content for and systematically updates communications via the city website, social media, newsletters, e-newsletters, videography, and other means to ensure public and internal awareness and understanding of key city initiatives, current projects, and events.
  • Assists in developing and implementing the communication strategic plan. 
  • Develops social media strategies in partnership with city departments and assists with their implementation as needed. 
  • Writes, edits, and issues press releases, newsletter articles, website content, social media posts, community presentations, and develops content for reports to committees and Common Council as assigned. 
  • Assesses, develops, recommends and implements programs that will enhance the City of Wauwatosa’s profile, social media imprint, and reputation. Attend and present at public meetings on critical city projects and topics. Provides guidance on format and presentation material for public meetings to maximize government transparency. 
  • Creates communications strategies for city press conferences, coordinating the roles and speaking points of elected officials, public information officers, and other city experts who may be participating. 
  • Responsible for media oversight at city press events. 
  • Assists with preparing content for the city’s communications outlets, including podcasting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. 
  • Superior communication skills, including communication planning, research, social media, writing, and editing. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form. 
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage projects independently. 

The City of Wauwatosa reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.

  • Health
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Pension Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Sick Leave
  • On-Site Health Clinic
  • Fitness Center

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