NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC RELATIONS)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $191K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, aiming to enhance the quality of life through a world-class transportation system. The Director of Communications will lead the Public Relations team, managing marketing and public relations initiatives while serving as a key communications strategist for major projects.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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
Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence
Develops, oversees, monitors, and adheres to department budget, goals, and schedules which comply with agency-wide fiscal responsibility
Supervises and motivates assigned staff
Implements and/or ensures staff development and training
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Qualification
Required
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field
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
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
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
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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