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City of Albuquerque · 4 days ago

Director of Communications UN

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

City of Albuquerque is seeking a Director of Communications to oversee all communications related to the Mayor’s office and City departments. This role involves managing a team, implementing strategic communications plans, and maintaining relationships with the media to advance key City priorities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Oversee all communications related to Mayor’s office and City departments in a responsive, detail-oriented manner

Provide management and direction to all communications staff

Use judgment to manage projects and workflow of team

Responsible for timeliness and quality of all products submitted for final review

Implement strategic communications plans and ensure that incoming requests for information are responded to in a timely, accurate and authentic manner

Routinely report on recommendations for and the status of assignments

Actively manage public information officers and lead regular communications meetings to develop long-term plans and address issues that arise

Gather, develop and coordinate items from departments and incorporate items into planning

Establish two-way relationships with each member of the team to develop and utilize skill sets

Maintain a communications calendar, long term plans and system to track public appearance from key leaders

Coordinate communications with internal divisions such as Constituent Services, as well as partner agencies, City Council, Legislature and community members

Maintain relationships with the media, to include editorial boards, reporters, and recurring participation by key leaders on television and radio shows

Take action to have factual errors and unprofessional conduct addressed

Ensure media lists are continuously updated

Determine when items should be sent to specific audiences, including national media or local advocacy groups

Qualification

Media communicationsPublic relationsProject managementMass communication principlesMunicipal government operationsMicrosoft OfficeDeadline managementCommunity engagementAttention to detailIndependent workClear communicationRelationship building

Required

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, political science, public policy, public administration, or a related field preferred

Eight (8) years of experience with increasing responsibilities in media communications and/or public relations preferred

Supervisory Experience Preferred

Principles and practices of mass communication including experience with print, radio, television, and social media platforms

Principles of project management

Municipal government operations

Microsoft Office and social media platforms

Exercise good judgement and attention to detail

Work independently taking responsibility for self and workload

Plan, manage and meet project deadlines

Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments

Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs

Communicate clearly and assertively