Allegis Global Solutions
Communications Manager
Allegis Global Solutions, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Job Description
The Communications Manager will lead day-to-day communications for the Streets Department and will be responsible for working with Streets leadership to develop and implement the communications strategy for the organization.
Essential Functions
**
Communications Management for Streets **
Create and implement a communications strategy for Streets, highlighting the important work and projects of Streets and partner agencies.
Handle day-to-day communications responsibilities for Streets, and other Streets public relations initiatives.
Represent Streets and participate in citywide communications coordination meetings with Mayor’s Office of Communications, Managing Director’s Office, OTIS, 3-1-1, social media working groups, assisting with citywide public relations as needed.
Coordinate with public affairs and communications staff in OTIS, Water, and Sustainability on joint projects and initiatives. Assist during crisis communications.
Primary City point of contact with communications teams from partners including Bicycle Transit Systems, SEPTA, DVRPC, and PennDOT. Collaborate on press conferences, press releases, blog posts, social media, and launch events.
Build strong agency and community relationships and seek opportunities to create long-lasting, reciprocal, and open partnerships.
Coordinate with the Streets Commissioner and staff to prepare and implement project communications
Coordinate with the Vision Zero Program team on Safe-Routes-to-School communications and Vision Zero communications and marketing.
**
Grant funded project communications **
Prepare and implement communications strategies for federal (Bi-partisan Infrastructure Law) and state grant announcements, working with the department grants administrators.
Plan press conferences and other communication strategies for ground breakings and ribbon cuttings for federal and state funded infrastructure projects.
Liaise with communications teams from elected officials offices on press conferences and launch events
**
Media relations and events **
Organize and represent Streets at press events with partner departments, agencies, and organizations.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with reporters; respond to media requests and proactively pitch stories.
Track, review, and report on media coverage.
Write press releases, blogs, and talking points about Streets initiatives.
**
Digital Communications **
Develop social media toolkits for community and agency stakeholders.
Manage social media strategy and implementation in coordination with OTIS initiatives.
Analyze and create reports based on social media and ad campaign metrics.
Maintain webpages on phila.gov and act as main point of contact for City web development team.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop press releases, media alerts, Q&A, talking points, and other media materials
Experience organizing press events, including, but not limited to press conferences and media briefings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks across portfolio of work
Experience with website management and Wordpress
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficient in social media management and managing platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Experience creating digital graphics and designing print materials
Experience using communications and design tools, such as MailChimp, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
Ability to conduct outreach to diverse community groups and deliver public-facing presentations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Excellent self-direction and the ability to take ownership and see responsibilities through to completion
Ability to establish and foster relationships with cross-sector partners and to work as part of a collaborative team
Available to work nights and weekends as needed
Second language a plus
Qualifications:Qualifications
**
Required: **
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Optimal candidate has a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in the field of communications.
**
Desirable **
Experience and interest of transportation, infrastructure, and government.
Additional Information
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
Transportation
: City employees get unlimited
FREE
public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster
- As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships
- The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
_ * The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire _
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are
no longer required
for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.
For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
The Communications Manager will lead day-to-day communications for the Streets Department and will be responsible for working with Streets leadership to develop and implement the communications strategy for the organization.
Essential Functions
**
Communications Management for Streets **
Create and implement a communications strategy for Streets, highlighting the important work and projects of Streets and partner agencies.
Handle day-to-day communications responsibilities for Streets, and other Streets public relations initiatives.
Represent Streets and participate in citywide communications coordination meetings with Mayor’s Office of Communications, Managing Director’s Office, OTIS, 3-1-1, social media working groups, assisting with citywide public relations as needed.
Coordinate with public affairs and communications staff in OTIS, Water, and Sustainability on joint projects and initiatives. Assist during crisis communications.
Primary City point of contact with communications teams from partners including Bicycle Transit Systems, SEPTA, DVRPC, and PennDOT. Collaborate on press conferences, press releases, blog posts, social media, and launch events.
Build strong agency and community relationships and seek opportunities to create long-lasting, reciprocal, and open partnerships.
Coordinate with the Streets Commissioner and staff to prepare and implement project communications
Coordinate with the Vision Zero Program team on Safe-Routes-to-School communications and Vision Zero communications and marketing.
**
Grant funded project communications **
Prepare and implement communications strategies for federal (Bi-partisan Infrastructure Law) and state grant announcements, working with the department grants administrators.
Plan press conferences and other communication strategies for ground breakings and ribbon cuttings for federal and state funded infrastructure projects.
Liaise with communications teams from elected officials offices on press conferences and launch events
**
Media relations and events **
Organize and represent Streets at press events with partner departments, agencies, and organizations.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with reporters; respond to media requests and proactively pitch stories.
Track, review, and report on media coverage.
Write press releases, blogs, and talking points about Streets initiatives.
**
Digital Communications **
Develop social media toolkits for community and agency stakeholders.
Manage social media strategy and implementation in coordination with OTIS initiatives.
Analyze and create reports based on social media and ad campaign metrics.
Maintain webpages on phila.gov and act as main point of contact for City web development team.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop press releases, media alerts, Q&A, talking points, and other media materials
Experience organizing press events, including, but not limited to press conferences and media briefings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks across portfolio of work
Experience with website management and Wordpress
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficient in social media management and managing platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Experience creating digital graphics and designing print materials
Experience using communications and design tools, such as MailChimp, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
Ability to conduct outreach to diverse community groups and deliver public-facing presentations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Excellent self-direction and the ability to take ownership and see responsibilities through to completion
Ability to establish and foster relationships with cross-sector partners and to work as part of a collaborative team
Available to work nights and weekends as needed
Second language a plus
Qualifications:Qualifications
**
Required: **
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Optimal candidate has a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in the field of communications.
**
Desirable **
Experience and interest of transportation, infrastructure, and government.
Additional Information
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
Transportation
: City employees get unlimited
FREE
public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster
- As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships
- The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
_ * The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire _
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are
no longer required
for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.
For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx