The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
The Social Media Specialist’s responsibility is to assist with the tactical and day to day operations of social media and communications initiatives across multiple social media accounts. Work involves communication and coordination with various departments and organizations. Independent judgment and initiative are exercised within established guidelines; performance evaluated on the basis of discussions and work products. Tasks require a strong attention to detail, excellent digital customer service skills and ability to work under tight deadlines. Must be able to work flexible schedules. On call 24/7/365. Reports to the Social Media Manager.
General Information:
High School graduate or equivalent and five years relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree and three years experience. Relevant experience in public relations, social media content development, marketing, communications and experience actively managing the tactical and day-to-day operations of social media across multiple accounts.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (marketing, public relations/public affairs, communications, government and constituent relations or related field). Media relations, digital communications and public speaking experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (marketing, public relations/public affairs, communications, government and constituent relations or related field) preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent and five years relevant experience.
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Associate's Degree and three years relevant experience.
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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