Communications Manager

Rate of Pay: Pay based on qualifications
Status: Open Until June 3, 2024 This position serves as a central source of information about the City and as an official channel of communication between the City and the community.  This position develops and oversees the City’s internal and external communications strategy and brand.  This position manages the City’s print and digital communications including social media and websites.  The position also monitors State and National governing bodies to ensure that Marietta’s opinions are being voiced and provides project management for activities as assigned by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.

 

• Serves as the Public Information Officer for external agencies, governments, and media.
• Develops and implements the City’s communications strategy; develops and maintains the City’s brand across multiple platforms.
• Serves as communications advisor to the City Manager, Mayor, City Council and department heads.
• Develops and executes internal communications and events to inform and engage City employees, under the direction of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
• Manages digital and print communications, including press releases, social media, website content, photographs, videos, and promotional materials, to increase community awareness of city activities, services, and programs.
• Directs the work of the Multimedia Specialist.
• Serves as liaison with other agencies, such as Chamber of Commerce, Visit Marietta, and Marietta City Schools, and represents the City at civic events and meetings.
• Coordinates the City’s paid advertising.
• Coordinates official dinners, town hall meetings, public hearings and other public relations functions.
• Prepares and submits an annual communications plan and budget for public relations, marketing, and communications, to the Assistant City Manager.
• Coordinates audio-visual activities in partnership with the Department of Information Technology.
• Attends staff meetings, council meetings, and community meetings as directed by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
• Manages special projects as assigned by the City Manager or Assistant City Manager. Coordinates the Tourism Fund grant process, reviewing applications and preparing recommendations for City Council consideration.
• Plans and executes small to medium-sized events.
• Facilitates City’s government affairs functions by researching, monitoring, and reporting on relevant state and federal legislation and regulation.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Serves as backup administrative support for City Manager’s office.

 
Job Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or closely related field and four years related experience in a similar position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including application of correct grammar.
• Skill in making presentations to groups.
• Skill in adapting information and writing for a variety of audiences and media, including writing and editing news releases, feature stories, articles, scripts, and speeches.
• Experience and expertise in social media communications.
• Discretion in handling politically sensitive information and issues.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects or programs.
• Ability to calmly manage crisis situations.
• Ability to coordinate media campaigns.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relations with public officials, the media, and the general public.
• Ability to learn and communicate the City and BLW policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUI’s in the last five years.     
• Drug screen and criminal background check at time of hire required.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of basic graphic design principles and experience with graphic design software.
• Experience with photography and videography.

Disclaimer
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.