Communications Director

Appleton, WI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated public communications for the City of Appleton, coordinating strategy, media relations, and crisis communications.

  • Develops and updates an integrated communications strategy to support the City's strategic plan.
  • Must-have: Five to seven years of communications, public relations, or related experience.
  • Standout: Leads media relations for the Mayor’s Office and multiple departments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and systematically updates an overall integrated communications strategy to support the City's strategic plan.
  • Creates and maintains communication programs and initiatives to ensure public and internal awareness and understanding of key City initiatives and current projects.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities to leverage a range of outreach tools and technology to connect with residents and enable interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Manages City's social media presence, including engaging with customers both proactively and responsively as necessary.
  • Develops effective working relationships with key stakeholders, elected officials, community groups, media contacts, and City departments.
  • Assists with responses to requests and questions from elected officials, media, and community members.
  • Collaborates with the Information Technology Department to develop and maintain the City's website.
  • Coordinates Citywide external communications and ensures message clarity and consistency.
  • Manages media relations for the Office of the Mayor and other City departments as appropriate, including writing and editing press releases.
  • Develops content and drafts for print materials, correspondence, reports, and advertising for all audiences.
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City of Appleton Wisconsin

The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin just north of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than 75,000 residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks, high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We’re proud that in 2020 Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset. In 2023, Appleton was also ranked as one of the best places to live in the Midwest by Livability.At the City of Appleton, we welcome employees who love to learn and are forward-thinking. Located in the heart of the Fox Cities, we are a steadfast employer committed to providing a flexible work environment and unique benefits. We encourage employees to come as they are and explore growth opportunities that will help them serve our community with impact.As a City of Appleton employee, you not only are a part of an organization that makes a local impact, but also a global impact as well. The City has built global partnerships with our Sister Cities in Kanonji, Japan and Chinandega, Nicaragua. We are proud to share our knowledge and resources with these communities and their residents.

Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
329 employees

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6K
Traffic Source Mix
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37.9%
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49.8%
Referral
4.5%
Social
7.1%
Paid
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Current headcount: ~329

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