Ocprsa is hiring: Communication & Engagement Director in Carlsbad

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About the Position

The City of Carlsbad is looking for an experienced leader to direct its award-winning strategic communication program, overseeing a team that manages public engagement, media relations, digital communications, and more.

So, what exactly would you be doing?

1. Facilitating the community's ability to provide meaningful input into city decision making.
2. Promoting awareness of city issues and services.
3. Increasing transparency by making city information accessible to a lay audience.
4. Encouraging participation in city events and programs.
5. Keeping city employees informed about the city organization and its work.
6. Helping city staff enhance their own communication skills.
7. Providing emergency communication support during natural disasters and other incidents.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop communication goals, objectives and strategies.
2. Deliver strategic communication guidance to the city’s leadership team and city subject matter experts.
3. Serve as a media liaison (and spokesperson when needed), working with the media on stories about city issues, services, programs and events.
4. Develop and execute plans to communicate with internal and external audiences during emergencies, serving as a member of the Emergency Operating Center. Collaborate with police and fire PIOs.
5. Oversee a consistent visual identity and manage graphic design, including providing content and working with professional graphic designers to create informational materials.
6. Develop scripts and oversee professional videographers to create content about the city areas of interest to the community.
7. Plan and execute special events such as groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings and community meetings.
8. Develop and oversee the department budget and contracts.
9. Develop performance metrics and track effectiveness of the city’s communication program.
10. Provide communication training and coaching to elected officials and staff.
11. Represent the city at meetings and make presentations to groups as required.

Are we a good fit?

We are looking for someone who has a passion for excellence and is truly excited about helping the public connect with their local government. The right candidate will have high standards and appreciate working for an organization that values quality, innovation and value for the taxpayer's dollar. Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, diplomacy and attention to detail are all important traits.

SALARY RANGE: $148,159.00 - $211,782.00 Annually

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