Responsibilities - Leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for digital content, social media, media relations, community outreach, and public engagement. - Developing and implementing strategic communications plans, messaging platforms, and annual work plans that support City priorities. - Overseeing the creation of complex communications materials, including reports, presentations, speeches, historical content, and other executive-level communications. - Managing media relations, public information efforts, and crisis communications, including responding to emerging issues and high-profile inquiries. - Providing strategic counsel on communications approaches, community sentiment, and emerging trends through research, analysis, and performance measurement. - Partnering with City departments and external stakeholders to communicate major projects, initiatives, and community impacts. Benefits - Located in the Sacramento region, Rancho Cordova is one of California’s most dynamic and innovative cities. City employees enjoy meaningful work, a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, CalPERS retirement, generous health benefits, alternative work schedules, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth. Preferred - experience in strategic communications, media relations, public engagement, crisis communications, and team leadership