Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the unit's activities
• Develops, implements, and monitors program work plan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards
• Develops and implements Board of Directors adopted policy in support of the communication of information
• Plans and oversees the study and implementation of marketing, public relations, and communications programs
• Develops and reviews scopes of work for contracts; resolves legal, contractual, and technical issues
• Reviews and evaluates contractor proposals, oversees contractor work, and reviews and approves work product
• Designs policies, programs, fiscal management plans, and administrative procedures
• Interacts with business, professional, civic, government, community groups and leaders in the coordination and implementation of projects
• Collaborates with Design Studio staff to ensure quality and consistency of Metro's brand design and voice across all marketing platforms
• Collaborates with interactive and social media staff to keep up to date on new trends and ensure best practices

Requirements

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
• Education
• - Bachelor"s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field; Master"s Degree in a related field preferred
• Experience
• - Five years of relevant management-level experience in customer-facing communications technology (web and mobile), or marketing and communications, or communications and creative new media
• Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
• - A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Knowledge
• - Current theories, principles, and practices associated with marketing, advertising, digital media and customer communications.
• - Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing information systems for a public agency

Preferred

• Experience developing and executing effective, strategic media relations plans covering high-profile, multi-year projects
• Experience as an on-camera and on-the-record media spokesperson
• Experience managing and developing direct and indirect reports to achieve organizational goals
• Experience supporting public relations for major infrastructure or construction projects

Benefits

• THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (UP TO 40 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS.