Los Angeles Metro · 9 hours ago
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC RELATIONS)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLos Angeles Metro is committed to providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. The Director of Communications will lead the Public Relations team, managing marketing, public relations, and customer communications while mentoring staff and developing strategies for major infrastructure projects.
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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; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
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
Company
Los Angeles Metro
Metro is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Stephanie Wiggins
Chief Executive Officer
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