Salary: $63,823.33 Annually Location : Nashville, TN Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service Job Number: 25092E Department: Public Library Opening Date: 11/25/2024 Closing Date: 12/7/2024 11:59 PM Central Position Description This position performs professional-level work involved in disseminating information and/or planning the marketing and public relations activities of Nashville Public Library. Successful candidate will be a member of a small, fast-paced team, dedicated to promoting library card ownership, library use, along with programs and services throughout the Nashville Public Library System. ****Resume must be attached to the application in order to be considered**** A city with a great library is a great city, and that's very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year - and a collection of almost two million items - Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City's gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you. Typical DutiesWRITER AND MARKETING SUPPORT:
- Conduct interviews, check facts, do research, and perform other tasks needed to develop library news and information that is accurate, compelling, and meets quality and integrity standards for how it is collected, formatted, presented, and shared.
- Write, copy, and assist with creating or collecting visuals and multimedia content to package with this news and information for use across library promotional channels - social media, email, print, public presentations, etc.
- Provide media relations support: collect information, respond to requests for information, format information for distribution, media monitoring, build reports on library's news media coverage.
- Respond as needed during crisis or urgent communications situations.
- Participate in community outreach efforts and represent the library at public events, community meetings, etc.
- Support the Communications Manager in writing informational points, speeches and remarks, etc.
- Support the Communications Manager in research, administrative, and other tasks.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience disseminating information and/or planning public relations activities. *No Substitution Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in the principles, methods and techniques of storytelling, including copywriting and copyediting
- Expert-level knowledge of news media best practices and processes
- Expert writing ability including knowledge of the newswriting style (Associated Press style)
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Familiarity with Middle Tennessee media market
- Fluent bilingual language skills
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-###-#### Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- No diploma
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02 How many years of experience do you have disseminating information and/or planning public relations activities?
- No Experience
- 1 year
- 2 years or more
03 Briefly describe your experience disseminating information and/or planning public relations activities. If none, answer N/A . 04 Briefly describe your public speaking and presentation skills. If none, answer N/A 05 Are you bilingual?
06 If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication. Required Question