The purpose of this classification is to inform and engage the residents of Lexington by creating content using all forms of communications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job
• Four (4) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

• Researches and creates journalistic, emergency messaging and other content for LFUCG’s communication efforts to include print, radio, television, social media, internal/external websites, special publications and alert and notification platforms
• Reviews drafted materials; edits as required to ensure accuracy and completeness; makes revisions and corrections as needed
• Develop, maintain, update and deploy messaging through all available public channels to increase public awareness of LFUCG programs, events, threats or emergencies
• Attends meetings, news conferences and field sites as a media representative and liaison for assigned LFUCG divisions, departments and outside agencies
• Organizes, coordinates, and/or assists with events
• Attends ongoing training to improve skills, practices, and systems
• Operates and manages audio/visual computer software
• Performs related work as assigned

• FEMA Basic PIO class E/L0105, FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300 and CPR/First Aid/AED certification within the six (6) month probationary period and maintained as a condition of continued employment

• Must be available for on-call duty.
• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16

• Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct Deposit is required of all employees.