Senior Marketing and Communication Specialist
Description
Under the general direction of the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates citywide communication strategies to enhance public engagement, maintain brand consistency, and support organizational goals. Serves as a key liaison for media, community outreach, digital platforms, and internal coordination, ensuring timely, accurate, and effective messaging aligned with City Council and City Manager priorities.
Responsibilities
Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design or related field and at least five years of related work experience in media relations, public relations or journalism, preferably in a governmental environment.
Qualifications
For complete details, see job description and announcement at www.wdm.iowa.gov.
If interested, a City of West Des Moines application must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on February 15, 2026.
The City of West Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.