Description:
This position needs to be a proactive and strategic thinker with effective communication competencies and experience in developing and implementing a variety of communications strategies to both internal and external audiences. This position will also serve as the City’s media contact, spokesperson and Public Information Officer. Many of these tasks will be done in coordination with the City Manager’s Office Executive Assistant/Communications Coordinator.
- Proactively develops communications plans and activities to meet short and long-term goals of the City.
- Assists departments in development of communications and informational materials to meet departmental objectives.
- Oversees development of a variety of materials for internal and external distribution including publications, brochures, informational materials, manuals, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Maintains relationships with local media and a current media directory for the dissemination of news and information to the media, including overseeing the preparation and distribution of news releases, responding to media requests in a timely manner, and acting as the City’s Public Information Officer.
- Oversees the City’s social media, media relations and website policies;
- Develops and implements internal and external communication strategies in alignment with the City Council’s Strategic Plan.
- Develops presentations and other materials related to the Strategic Plan.
- Makes speeches and presentations to civic groups, at city events and to small and large groups, as needed and requested.
Other Duties
- Attends City Council meetings.
- Represents the City at meetings and on boards and commissions as needs.
- Prepares remarks and speeches for staff and elected officials.
- Provides general support for the City Manager’s Office.
- Performs other duties and related work as required.