Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive communications strategy aligned with the City’s vision and policy agenda
• Provide communications counsel to the Mayor, senior staff, and department heads
• Establish short- and long-term goals for public information, marketing, and communications programs
• Lead internal communications efforts to improve employee engagement and alignment
• Serve as the City’s primary spokesperson and media contact
• Draft press releases, speeches, talking points, and media advisories
• Coordinate press conferences, media briefings, and interviews
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media
• Oversee content creation for social media, newsletters, and the City website
• Manage the City’s social media presence and digital outreach strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, or public relations
• Government or public sector experience strongly preferred
• Valid Indiana driver’s license required
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Strong editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities
• Proven experience in media relations and crisis communications
• Knowledge of municipal government operations
• Experience with digital media, social platforms, and community engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment

Preferred

• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Government or public sector experience strongly preferred
• Experience with digital media, social platforms, and community engagement (preferred)