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CITY OF SCHERTZ - JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Job Title: Publications Editor FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision Date: December 2, 2009
Department: Public Affairs Supersedes description
dated: Division: (If applicable)
Supervisor’s Title: Public Affairs
Director
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Director: plans,
coordinates, and directs editorial activities and personnel engaged in selecting
and preparing material for publication in print and electronic media, corporate
magazines, trade journals, newsletters, annual reports, and related
publications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Confers with executives, department heads, and editorial staff to
formulate policy, coordinate department activities, establish production
schedules, solve publication problems, and determine theme of issue or
articles.
2. Prioritizes, tracks, handles, and maintains records of projects.
3. Supervises content editors, writers, researchers, advertising sales and
production, circulation, or promotion personnel.
4. Writes or assigns staff or freelancers to research and write articles,
reports, editorials, reviews, and other material.
5. Coordinates advertising sales, ad proofs, and placement in Schertz
Magazine.
6. Reads and evaluates material submitted for publication consideration.
7. Secures graphic material from picture sources.
8. Assigns artists and photographers to produce pictures and illustrations.
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9. Assigns staff member, or personally interviews individuals and attends
gatherings, to obtain items for publication, verify facts, and clarify information.
10. Selects, supervises, and obtains cost estimates from outside vendors
such as photographers, illustrators, paper suppliers, or printers.
11. Coordinates preparation of final materials with graphic designers,
suppliers, and printers.
12. Reviews quality of final print or electronic product before release.
13. Prepares or directs preparation of news or public relations releases,
special brochures, and similar materials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If supervisor position):
Directly supervises employee(s) and contractor(s), carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding
and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (SKA'S) The requirements
listed below are representative of the skills, knowledge and abilities required.
Good knowledge of principles/practices of journalism and public relations;
photography, design, layout, and basic printing/composition. Must have
excellent communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Products,
Power Point presentations, and Web Page management. Computer technology
includes the internet and Email. Strong organizational skills. Ability to act as
spokesperson, public speaker, interact with a variety of publics, and work well
under pressure.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to
respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to
write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on
controversial or complex topics to top management.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems
involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word
processing software; spreadsheet software; accounting software; Internet
software; Human Resource systems; Project Management software and Contact
Management systems.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Requires one to two years related experience and/or training.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two years related
experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
No certifications needed.
Must have a valid Class “C” Drivers License.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Computer and/or associated equipment for desktop publishing, pager.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to
wet or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires some physical agility associated with light labor: Standing, walking,
sitting for long periods, driving from place to place.
See attached JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: Publications Editor
DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs
REQUIREMENTS NONE AT THIS
TIME
OCCASIONALLY
(0% - 30%)
FREQUENTLY
31% - 60%)
CONTINUOUSLY
(61% - 100%)
LIFTING OR
CARRYING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
PUSHING OR
PULLING
0-10 lbs
11-25 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
100 + lbs
BODY POSITIONS
Standing
Walking
Running
Work on
irregular
surfaces
Sitting
BODILY
MOVEMENTS:
Bending/
Stooping
Squatting
Twisting
Reaching
Above:
Shoulders
Crawling
Kneeling
CLIMBING:
Stairs
Ladders
Ramps
Scaffolds
Rough Terrain
Utility Poles
WORK AT
ELEVATIONS
Up to 4 ft.
4 ft. - 12 ft.
Greater than
12 ft
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CITY OF SCHERTZ
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
POSITION JOB TITLE: Publications Editor
DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs
JOB-SPECIFIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
Normal hearing or correctable to normal hearing
JOB-SPECIFIC SIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
Normal Vision or correctible to normal vision.
JOB-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS (Written and Oral):
• Ability to read/write the English language
• Ability to comprehend written or oral word
• Ability to speak in a normal voice
• Ability to enunciate clearly the English language
OTHER PHYSICAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
(Fingers, Feet, Arms, Legs):
• Ability to type either with fingers or with use of mechanical
devices
• Ability to move from place to place, either walking or with the
use of mechanical devices