Director of Communications
Position highlights
The Director of Communications is responsible for providing direction and strategy for all communications to a variety of internal and external audiences. The work includes: proactive and reactive media relations, crisis communications, strategic and internal communications, cultural and community broadcast media, web and social media strategy and policies, multi-media production, government access TV channel management, graphic design and brand standards, employee communications and skills training and instruction, and cable franchise management.
Candidates must
- Have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism or closely related field.
- Have eight to ten years of experience in a large market media position with a strategic planning component, and five years of experience directing a comprehensive communications program in a complex organization.
- Be experienced in leading a team of strategic communications and multimedia professionals, and a managing a multi-million dollar budget.
- Have demonstrated ability in guiding media relations management to drive headlines, raise awareness of City initiatives and deliver information to external audiences.
- Be proficient in developing and overseeing digital marketing and communications capacity to reach wider and/or targeted audiences with key, priority messages while ensuring accessibility of communication products.
- Be able to manage various public affairs vendor contracts and government cable access, visual design and brand standards.
Application deadline
- The starting salary range for this position is $153,484 - $181,945 annually depending on experience.
- The application period will remain open until filled. Submit your cover letter and resume for this opportunity through the City Job Openings page.
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