Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Mayor's Office

Job Summary

Facilitates the implementation of strategic communications, media relations, and public engagement initiatives under the direction of the Communications Director. Supports external communications, social media strategy, and website content management for the Mayor’s Office. This position requires discretion, political acumen and close coordination with the Communications Director, Chief of Staff, and Mayor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Communications Director to build and sustain strategic relationships that promote a positive image of Salt Lake County with internal departments and external partners.
• Participates with the planning, scripting, and execution of press conferences, media interviews, and public events - often on difficult or sensitive topics.
• Affords assistance with communication planning, drafts press releases, media advisories, talking points, and statements that align with the Mayor’s messaging priorities.
• Serves as a representative of the Mayor’s Office at events; will staff the Mayor and serve as a point of contact with event partners.
• Manages and maintains organized records, media content, and presentation materials for communication projects and reports.
• Coordinates logistics, scripting, staging, briefing sheets, and outreach for Mayor-led events and initiatives; may serve as event host or spokesperson as needed.
• Provides backup to the Communications Director, including managing media requests, reviewing messaging, countywide communications, and coordinating on urgent communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Social Science, Political Science or Public Administration, or other closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in communications, media relations, event coordination, or public affairs role.
• Experience In a Government, Political, Or Nonprofit Setting Preferred.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

• Knowledge of Strategic communication and public relations practices
• Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and audience engagement strategies
• Content management tools (e.g., MailChimp, Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Scriptwriting, message development, and storytelling for digital and live platforms
• Graphic design principles and visual branding
• Event coordination and production logistics
• Principles of media relations, including press protocol and interview preparation
• Project management software including web-based tools

Skills and Abilities

• To Draft content for speeches, social media, press releases, and public events
• Operate teleprompters and support live scripting needs for public speaking
• Build relationships with community partners, media outlets, and internal stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Serve as an effective public-facing representative of the Mayor’s Office
• Work collaboratively in high-pressure environments and adapt to fast-changing priorities
• Plan and coordinate public events, including run-of-show, site logistics, and participant coordination

Benefits

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays and paid leave as approved by the agency Elected Official(s). Additional Benefits include Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contributionMedical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designeesHealth Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability optionProfessional Development including professional membership fees paidPlus Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. For Benefits information Click HERE To estimate how much your pay and benefits could be worth use our Total Rewards Estimator