Responsibilities

• developing and implementing the City’s strategic communications and marketing plan
• managing and promoting the City brand
• leading consistent messaging across social media, digital, and broadcast platforms
• managing media relations and preparing City leadership for interviews and public engagement
• overseeing publications, marketing materials, and presentations
• managing the government access channel and televised Council meetings
• leading internal communications initiatives
• supervising communications staff
• managing the department budget and resources
• coordinating communications during emergencies or disaster situations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in public communications, public information, public relations, journalism, or related work, including experience managing communications programs
• A minimum of five years of supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred

Benefits

• excellent benefit package