Communications Director

Salary: $78,957.00 - $85,925.00 Annually Location : Green Bay, WI Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 202400112 Department: Mayor's Office Opening Date: 11/22/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Description Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for engaging with and building trust with the community? The City of Green Bay invites you to make a lasting impact as our Communications Director . In this role, you will oversee all aspects of strategic communications, including media relations, public information, and internal communications to ensure the City of Green Bay's message is clear, consistent, and effectively delivered to all stakeholders. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. plus additional hours as required. Flexible schedule and ability to work from home for a portion of the work week will be considered upon request. Hiring Range: $78,957-$85,925 No residency requirement. The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premiums incentives and other benefits. At the City of Green Bay we strive to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome LGBTQ, women, and minority candidates to apply. Examples of Duties Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the City's overall strategies and initiatives. Serve as the City's Public Information Officer (PIO) for the media, managing press inquiries, and facilitating interviews with municipal leaders; build and maintain positive relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets; and work with the Mayor and/or departments to develop talking points, writes and distributes press releases, media advisories, and official statements. Plan and coordinate official events, including press conferences, public announcements, and community events. Oversee communication strategies within the municipality to keep employees informed about policies, updates, and key developments; lead the City's public relations team. Work with IT Staff to oversee the creation and distribution of content across various channels, including the City's website, social media, newsletters, print materials and manage social media platforms to engage with the community and disseminate information; facilitate translation of communications into a variety of languages. Develop and execute crisis communication plans for emergencies, natural disasters, and other critical incidents and act as spokesperson during these events to provide timely and accurate information to the public. Work with other communication positions to develop and implement public information campaigns on issues such as safety, environmental initiatives, and other municipal programs. Create and manage communication plans for specific projects, initiatives, and crisis situations. Develop and implement strategies for engaging with residents, businesses, and community organizations; focus on public relations efforts to build trust and community support for the City of Green Bay; organize public meetings, town halls, and forums to gather community input and address concerns. Work with the Common Council and other stakeholders to communicate municipal priorities and initiatives. Prepare reports for municipal leadership on communication activities, media coverage, and public sentiment. Ensure that all communications comply with legal requirements, including privacy laws and regulations governing public information. Maintain high ethical standards in all communication activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. Minimum of three years related experience required. Valid driver's license and good driving record. A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of media relations, public relations practices, and strategic communication methods. Knowledge of all aspects of external communications, including but not limited to social media, direct mail, online communications, conferences, press, and events. Skill in analyzing problems and developing appropriate recommendations; good management and conflict resolution skills; good team skills. Skill in developing, recommending, and promoting public information materials in a strategic context in keeping with the City's mission and goals. Skill in producing and promoting public information events, writing accurate news releases and public announcements, and reviewing and editing the work of others. Skill in providing on-air and live broadcast presentations. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with media representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders. Ability to research, locate information related to media requests or department communications, and critically evaluating the research findings. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing including capacity to communicate complex ideas compellingly to a variety of audiences across a multitude of media platforms. Ability to use principles of written communication, graphical layout and multimedia techniques appropriate to web-based communication, ensuring that work products are clear, usable, and effectively convey the intended message and information. Ability to work independently without specific instructions and handle confidential material with discretion. Ability to proficiently utilize social media platforms, website content, a computer, and the required software. Ability to work the required hours of the position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the following activities: Lifting and carrying up to 10-20 pounds. Frequent standing and sitting. Ability to focus for long period of time on projects. Ability to reach, stoop and lift. The City of Green Bay offers an attractive benefit package, which includes: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Vacation Sick Leave Paid Holidays