City of Long Beach
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
City of Long Beach, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.(This is an at-will position)
Salary Range: $210,000 - $255,000 (DOE/DOQ)
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Managing Director of Strategic Advocacy, the Director of Communications directs overall communications and media strategy and activities for the Port. The position brands and promotes the Port’s mission, goals, and objectives to internal and external stakeholders and directs the implementation of strategic communications, video/technology, creative design, media relations, and special projects.
THE TEAM
The primary objective of the Communications & Community Relations Division is to cultivate and bolster a positive perception of the Port. This involves fostering awareness and understanding of Port operations across diverse audiences, including the international maritime industry, port complex stakeholders, local and regional communities, as well as Port employees. The team is dedicated to delivering strategic communication services, refining messaging, managing media relations, elevating brand awareness, and implementing community and educational programs. Responsibilities extend to addressing both anticipated and unforeseen communications challenges and opportunities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by the Director. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required:
Providing leadership and direction for the division that provides all communication and media services for the Port.
Providing direct and indirect supervision of all communication staff, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring an effective, customer-oriented service level.
Developing branding, communications, marketing, media relations, and community relations to promote the Port and its activities.
Developing and overseeing a substantial trade and public advertising program.
Executing and maintaining a comprehensive community outreach program.
Managing proactive and responsive media relations.
Directing external messaging to include responding to press inquiries, press releases, statements, and publications.
Directing interviews and placements of stories, coordinating press conferences and media events for the Port on local, state, national, and international levels.
Representing the Port at public events, activities, and meetings.
Requirements To File
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration or closely related field is required.
Master’s Degree in above fields is preferred.
Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position's duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 10 years’ communication management experience managing a small to medium staff of creative talent dealing with graphic design, media, and community relations.
Experience in or with the public sector and working with elected and/or appointed officials will be considered favorably.
A background in journalism, marketing, and/or media relations and crisis communications for a high-profile organization or company is desired.
Strong leadership background with experience as a number one or number two management professional in a complex, similarly situated organization or company with comparable challenge and structure is expected.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The final filing date for this recruitment is:
Friday, August 30, 2024.
The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice if needed. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
How To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Shey-Harding Executive Search, Attn: Jeff Dvonch, jeff@shey-harding.com.
If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email hrexecrecruitment@polb.com.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.(This is an at-will position)
Salary Range: $210,000 - $255,000 (DOE/DOQ)
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Managing Director of Strategic Advocacy, the Director of Communications directs overall communications and media strategy and activities for the Port. The position brands and promotes the Port’s mission, goals, and objectives to internal and external stakeholders and directs the implementation of strategic communications, video/technology, creative design, media relations, and special projects.
THE TEAM
The primary objective of the Communications & Community Relations Division is to cultivate and bolster a positive perception of the Port. This involves fostering awareness and understanding of Port operations across diverse audiences, including the international maritime industry, port complex stakeholders, local and regional communities, as well as Port employees. The team is dedicated to delivering strategic communication services, refining messaging, managing media relations, elevating brand awareness, and implementing community and educational programs. Responsibilities extend to addressing both anticipated and unforeseen communications challenges and opportunities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by the Director. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required:
Providing leadership and direction for the division that provides all communication and media services for the Port.
Providing direct and indirect supervision of all communication staff, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring an effective, customer-oriented service level.
Developing branding, communications, marketing, media relations, and community relations to promote the Port and its activities.
Developing and overseeing a substantial trade and public advertising program.
Executing and maintaining a comprehensive community outreach program.
Managing proactive and responsive media relations.
Directing external messaging to include responding to press inquiries, press releases, statements, and publications.
Directing interviews and placements of stories, coordinating press conferences and media events for the Port on local, state, national, and international levels.
Representing the Port at public events, activities, and meetings.
Requirements To File
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration or closely related field is required.
Master’s Degree in above fields is preferred.
Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position's duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 10 years’ communication management experience managing a small to medium staff of creative talent dealing with graphic design, media, and community relations.
Experience in or with the public sector and working with elected and/or appointed officials will be considered favorably.
A background in journalism, marketing, and/or media relations and crisis communications for a high-profile organization or company is desired.
Strong leadership background with experience as a number one or number two management professional in a complex, similarly situated organization or company with comparable challenge and structure is expected.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The final filing date for this recruitment is:
Friday, August 30, 2024.
The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice if needed. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
How To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Shey-Harding Executive Search, Attn: Jeff Dvonch, jeff@shey-harding.com.
If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email hrexecrecruitment@polb.com.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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