Seattle Public Utilities · 1 day ago
Media Relations Manager (StratAdvsr1,CSPI&P BU-P)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50.08/hr - $75.12/hr
6+ years expSeattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a dynamic Media Relations Manager to lead its media and communications efforts. This role involves crafting impactful messages, advising the executive team on media strategies, and managing public information campaigns to enhance the utility's public image.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead SPU’s media relations and crisis communications, including proactive outreach, media requests, and serving as primary spokesperson
Advise executive leadership on strategic communications, emergency response, and reputation management
Coordinate messaging with the Mayor’s Office, City departments, and external partners to ensure consistency and accuracy
Develop and oversee public information campaigns and materials that support City and utility priorities and shape public understanding
Lead, mentor, and train communications staff, including media training for leadership; foster a collaborative, high-performing team
Represent SPU in interagency forums and policy discussions, providing strategic recommendations that support City objectives
Supervise a Social Media Program Manager and develop an integrated program between media relations and social media
Occasionally serve as Acting Director
Team Expectations: Participate in quarterly executive team briefings. Incorporate accessibility and language access into our work
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of experience performing professional level duties in media relations, corporate communications, or public policy/legislative analyst related functions; or and equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, political science, public administration, or closely related field
In lieu of a degree, eight (8) years of experience performing professional level duties in media relations, corporate communications, or public policy/legislative analyst related functions; or and equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Knowledge of or experience with social media content strategies
Supervisory experience
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Public Utilities
We foster healthy people, the environment, and the economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frana Milan
Strategic Funding and Partnerships Advisor
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