Watershed Director I (Communications Deputy Director) - Collaborative Environment

Salary :

$91,000 - 113,000 yearly

Company : City Of Atlanta

Job Type : Full Time

Atlanta, Ga

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Job Description - Watershed Director I (Communications Deputy Director) - Collaborative Environment

We are hiring a creative Watershed Director I (Communications Deputy Director) to join our knowledgeable team at City of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Watershed Director I (Communications Deputy Director) is an awesome opportunity to develop essential skills.
If you are strong in innovation, emotional intelligence and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Watershed Director I (Communications Deputy Director) at City of Atlanta today!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Posting expires: March 28, 2024

Salary range: $90,600-$113,300

General Description and Classification Standards

Assists with the overall management and implementation of internal and external strategic communications, marketing and public relations programs that support the Department of Watershed Management's mission, vision, and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with the development of a comprehensive communication strategy to engage and inform, increase public understanding, obtain support, and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, community-based organizations, community members, advisory committees, government agencies and media.
Assists with the management of communications staff and consultants responsible for designing and producing communications for events, community engagement and outreach, project information, education, internal communications, and digital media.
Assists with the oversight of content and continuity of the Department's social media channels and website with consistent and accurate information and messaging that positively reflects the Department.
Assists with the development of the Department's official responses to requests received under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Assists in the planning and preparation of speeches, special papers, testimonies, radio and television scripts and other documents for the Commissioner and other Departmental representatives.
Assists with the coordination of media training to prepare staff, conduct media tours, and arrange speaking engagements for Commissioner and senior staff as appropriate.
Supports the Department as an official spokesperson to the media and the public; develop, manage, and implement proactive and responsive media relations programs; direct external messaging, including responding to press inquiries, producing press releases, statements of articles and coordinating press conferences and media events on a local, state, national and international levels.
Assists with the management of communications with the communities impacted by the Department's initiatives and projects to understand needs and to improve the communities served.
Supports the development and management of annual budget for sponsorships, merchandise, equipment, and materials; and maintain control over and approve expenditures for the Office of Communications and Community Relations.
Serves as a proxy and contributing member of the DWM leadership team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of prevailing best practices in communication, marketing, public relations, and emergency communication.
Knowledge of municipal government communication preferred.
Knowledge of water utility management preferred.
Knowledge of design principles and technology utilized to deliver compelling information and persuasive messages to diverse audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and business acumen.
Ability to build consensus among disparate stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Ability to maintain composure and meet deadlines in stressful situations.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Communications, Public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Eight or more years of progressive experience with communication and marketing (or equivalent job experience). Three or more years supervising staff or overseeing stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree in business or public administration, Communications, Public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Ten or more years of municipal or other government experience focused on strategic communications and community-based communication (including media relations).
Experience with crisis communications.