Communications Coordinator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

20h • $65,000 - $103,750

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator shares in developing the Branch’s communications strategies under the general supervision of and in close coordination with the Communications Director and team. Duties include crafting messages and managing communications channels and working with various staff members to ensure consistent communication. This position also cultivates, publishes, and creates content, including, for example, monthly newsletters, feature stories, press releases, messages to staff, web content and other communications content and materials as needed and assigned. This individual must also possess familiarity with social media platforms, blogs, and digital advancements like short-form reels. About The Superior Court The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time . We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in marketing, media engagement, public relations, or in coordinating multi-channel communication elements such as video, photos, and graphics.
• OR Combined education and experience qualifications: An equivalent combination of related post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of: Practices and principles of communication strategies.
• Industry-accepted communication standards, guidelines, and accessibility requirements.
• Good graphic design knowledge and an eye for meeting communications needs.
• Good understanding of branding to create and implement standards in design and communication.
• Design and craft internal email message to employees utilizing Staffbase, internal communications email marketing content management system.
• Skill in: Working with Canva, Staffbase, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, etc.
• Maintaining and updating the Microsoft SharePoint site.
• Writing for the web to include familiarity with Associated Press Style.
• The creation of content using succinct language and organizational knowledge required for various mediums including print, web, email, and video.
• Photography, lighting, headshots, event photography.
• Ability to: Coordinate a team-based approach to communications.
• Develop knowledge of current communications platform for the design and transmission of communication materials.
• Work cooperatively with stakeholders to assess needs and understand workflow.
• Coordinate with the employee teams to organize and plan communications tools, strategies, and systems.
• Effectively manage and prioritize several important tasks and projects while responding to emerging needs.
• Think critically and solve problems effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing skills with close attention to fine detail, correct usage of grammar, editing skills
• Experience in communicating with diverse audiences
• Four (4) to six (6) years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations beyond education.
• Knowledge and experience with videography and multi-media equipment, editing using Adobe Premier and still photography and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates comprehensive communication plans to advise and assist management in the implementation of strategic initiatives, organizational goals, and engagement activities.
• Coordinates a collaborative process to identify and conceptualize, write, and execute story ideas on a broad range of topics.
• Works closely with the Communications Director, and team members, to oversee, strategize content, and establish an editorial calendar.
• Explores and evaluates strategies, ideas, and concepts for both the visual and verbal communication elements, recommending new or improved strategies and tools to enhance Branch communications.
• Develops standard work and processes to ensure communications adhere to standards and best practices.
• Reviews communications to ensure they meet usability and user experience standards.
• Stays current on emerging technologies to make recommendations on communication strategies.
• Creates visual text and imagery concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate.
• Reviews communication tools, assesses ongoing effectiveness, strives to increase engagement rates, compiles statistics, and prepares reports to make recommendations for improvement and flags emerging issues with proposed countermeasures.
• Manages and serves as an administrator for communication software programs including managing access, licenses, distribution lists, and providing training and technical assistance as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and maintaining accurate content on SharePoint sites.

Benefits

• We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays!
• We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.
• Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
• Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level