Social Media Coordinator - PIO

Position Description

This position serves as the social media coordinator and public information officer for the public safety divisions announcing major news or providing essential information in a crisis, answering on-the-spot questions, and providing updates as developments change. Coordinate press releases involving promotion of the police and fire departments' programs, the distribution of information to the public and to news agencies.

Build, execute and monitor the police and fire departments' social media content for all applicable outlets across the web, through mobile and email platforms. Provide relevant content by creating innovative posts/tweets for feeds, video blogs, and other social media channels ensuring that messages are consistent, information is accurate and policies are followed throughout all pieces. This position also serves as internal staff photographer and editor (still and video). This position requires strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, and a willingness to work with flexibility and adaptability. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.

Insurance

Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary and optional supplemental life insurance and long term disability programs.

Retirement

As a full time employee you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave

The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn two weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

What We're Looking For

Social Media Coordinator - PIO - Requires a Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Criminal Justice or other directly related field and over two years of experience as a social media coordinator/public information officer or related field.

Additional Information

Please upload a current resume with your online application. Thank you.