Strategic Communications Officer - 58539

Wentzville, MO (On-site)

$106K/yr – $112K/yrFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Description

Overview

Salary Range: $106,031.00 - $112,090.00 Salary/year
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Education Level: 4 Year Degree/Bachelors
Category: Media - Communications

Description
The Strategic Communications Officer leads the City's strategic communications, public information, brand management, and stakeholder engagement functions. This position provides high-level management and oversight of assigned programs, including direct supervision of the Communications Division.
The ideal candidate exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in decision-making, handles sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, and actively coaches staff to achieve organizational success. As a key member of the City's leadership team, this role addresses complex issues, drives innovation, and aligns department goals with overall City priorities.
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Media Relations: Serve as the Citys Public Information Officer (PIO). Oversee messaging, press releases, media requests, and crisis communications during critical incidents or time-sensitive situations.
Brand & Content Management: Direct the City's brand standards across all channels to maintain a consistent voice. Lead the creation of executive messaging, presentations, and publications, including the layout of the City's annual budget document in partnership with Finance.
Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage, coach, and evaluate the Communications Division staff. Initiate personnel actions (hiring, discipline, performance reviews) and foster a culture of empowerment and innovation.
Interdepartmental Advisory: Serve as an internal communications advisor to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and department directorswith targeted support for HR, Economic Development, Police, and Parks & Recreation.
Community Engagement & Issue Resolution: Investigate stakeholder and Board concerns, manage community relations, and attend civic events to maintain public trust.
Administration & Budgeting: Prepare and manage the Communications budget, participate in strategic planning, and support performance management initiatives following ICMA best practices.

Core Competencies

Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and resolve complex issues where established procedures may not exist.
Communication Expertise: Advanced skills in public relations, crisis management, executive writing, and digital media strategy.
Relationship Building: Proven track record of building collaborative working relationships with elected officials, executive leadership, staff, and the public.
Discretion: High degree of integrity when handling confidential or sensitive organizational information.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.
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This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.
Salary/Compensation: $106,031 - $112,090 per year
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City of Wentzville

Located in America’s Heartland, at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 64, and less than an hour’s drive from St. Louis, Wentzville has it all — convenience, beauty and charm. Wentzville is a vibrant city whose charm is exceeded only by the remarkable people who call it home. While times have changed, the friendliness and hospitality that recall a simpler era have not. In Wentzville, we enjoy a way of life that contains not only the charming characteristics of a small town but all the amenities of a dynamic suburban environment.Wentzville's exceptional City services and safety forces, excellent school system, and scenic parks and recreation areas ensure that Wentzville is a great place to live, work and explore. Growing from a small town of only about 5,000 in 1990 to a city of more than 48,000 today, Wentzville has become a premier location for both businesses and residents. Wentzville is often touted as the fastest-growing city in the state of Missouri (second only to Kansas City) and is home to the fastest-growing school district in the state. Yet, for all its rapid growth, it has retained its hometown charm and friendliness.Wentzville's continued growth can be attributed to a dedicated and visionary City government and staff, coupled with involved community members and vibrant businesses working together to prepare Wentzville for the future.The City offers a full range of services, currently employing more than 250 full-time positions in the following departments:Community DevelopmentGeneral GovernmentEngineeringParks & RecreationPublic SafetyPublic WorksLocated at the crossroads of the nation, Wentzville is a welcoming community uniquely positioned as an innovative regional leader. Wentzville delivers exceptional services and a vibrant quality of life for residents and businesses to thrive. Learn more about the City's social media policy at www.wentzvillemo.gov/GetConnected.

Wentzville, Missouri, USA

285 employees

www.wentzvillemo.gov