Public Engagement

What we do 

The City of Borger Public Engagement function is part of the Administrative Services Division of the City the Public Engagement Coordinator serves as the main resource for managing public communications and community engagement activities. These efforts include:

• Create the annual report.
• Serve as a resource in identifying potential public relations issues and collaborate on strategic solutions.
• Write and distribute press releases; maintain media contacts and manage media relations with news channels.
• Serve as the media representative of the City with print, broadcast and online media; serve as a spokesperson for the City in media interviews as needed.
• Manage the City’s website/content management system 
• Manage all general City social media accounts; coordinate social media plans, create and curate content for publishing and advise City management and Council on social media best practices.
• Implement and manage marketing and communications plans and strategies for City related information. 
• Digital and print content creation for all official City communication channels.
• Coordinate City events and event marketing to assist in implementing City Council's vision. 
• Assist all departments with special events planning and coordination, photography, videography and other related media activities.
• Provide crisis communication support for emergency events, including print, broadcast, and electronic.
• Provides project and event coordination for the functions of the Borger Youth Advisory Council (BYAC) and the Make Borger Beautiful Committee, acting as the official liaison between City Council and City departments and these boards. 
  
  2023 Community Event Survey:
  We're working hard to bring our community more events in 2023, but first-- we need to hear from YOU! Getting a better idea of what our community is actually interested in is imperative for these events to happen, and for these events to be successful. 
  
  
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