Job Details

The City of Southfield is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following full-time career position:

JOB CLASSIFICATION:                   Writer  - Community Relations Department

SALARY RANGE:                             TPOAM Grade I Pay Range: $44,400 - $54,650;

                                                            Plus a comprehensive benefit package.

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES

• Develop, write and edit press releases, media advisories, public service announcements and feature articles.
• Maintain and update content on the City’s Web site, cityofsouthfield.com.
• Prepare material for high-quality internal and external publications, including the Southfield Living city newsletter, Southfield Source employee newsletter, city calendar, brochures, speeches, programs, joint resolutions, etc.
• Update content for City’s social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.
• Research, write, edit and design City’s electronic newsletter Southfield eNews and employee newsletter.
• Assist in production of designated municipal special events, including set up and take down.
• Assist in the coordination and/or production of department’s graphic and photographic needs.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS – AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications or related field plus two (2) years of full-time, directly-related experience in preparation of high-quality published content
• Advanced knowledge and experience in desktop publishing, writing, editing, graphic design and Web content management system.
• Knowledge of municipal operations, programs, and financing
• Ability to operate both Windows applications for general department business and an Apple/MacIntosh computer for desktop publishing activities, including high proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience in working with the local and regional news media outlets.
• Proactive, public service attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively produce a heavy departmental workload, involving diverse technical, creative, and support duties while working under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.