Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the City’s strategic communications and marketing plan.
• Manage and promote the City brand.
• Lead consistent messaging across social media, digital, and broadcast platforms.
• Manage media relations and prepare City leadership for interviews and public engagement.
• Oversee publications, marketing materials, and presentations.
• Manage the government access channel and televised Council meetings.
• Lead internal communications initiatives; supervise communications staff.
• Manage the department budget and resources.
• Coordinate communications during emergencies or disaster situations.
• Build relationships with City departments, community organizations, and media outlets.

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.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.

Preferred

• A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit package.
• The City of Fayetteville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Diversity and inclusion are critical to their success.