Broadband Public Relations & Brand Engagement Manager Job at City of Loveland in

Broadband Public Relations & Brand Engagement Manager

Job Category: Fiber/Broadband

Requisition Number: BROAD003822

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• Posted: February 21, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Loveland Pulse
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Description

Job Summary:

The salary range for this position is $98,800.00- $143,300.00 per year with a hiring range of $98,800.00 - $121,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

First reading of applicants to take place on Friday 2.28.25 at 4:45pm M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

At Pulse, we’re committed to delivering reliable, high-speed internet to our community. We’re looking for a Public Relations & Brand Engagement Manager that knows how to make the most out of every opportunity and is a natural connector who thrives on building authentic relationships. We want you to amplify our presence, forge powerful partnerships, and shape our public narrative. If you’re driven, persuasive, and know how to turn connections into impact, we want you on our team. Help us create meaningful engagement, maximize brand visibility, and keep our community at the heart of everything we do. Join Pulse and make every connection count.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, etc.) to align strategies, develop marketing agreements, and create lead generation programs that drive business growth.
• Develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies, in coordination with marketing initiatives to maximize and promote Pulse and partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local media, businesses, key organizations, and influencers.
• Support PIO communications and crisis communication strategies.
• Lead community outreach strategy, ensuring partnerships that align with business needs and objectives.
• Oversee Pulse sponsorships, events, and partnerships to enhance community presence and engagement.
• Monitor, track, and analyze local news, community trends, and business data to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Identify and develop relationships with high-potential community organizations and businesses to secure opportunities to engage.
• Represent Pulse at employer and community events to strengthen brand awareness, secure endorsements, and support market expansion.
• Monitor local government and community developments, providing insights to leadership on potential risks and opportunities.
• Support organizational positioning in new geographic markets.
• Develop messaging strategies based on market research and audience insights.
• Create and coordinate messages for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consistency in brand advocacy.
• Work closely with Sales in the negotiation, development of contract terms, and execution of marketing agreements.
• Use data and market trends to find new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with others to create and execute programs and projects for reaching out to potential customers, capturing leads, and supporting business growth.
• Develop and implement communication and media relations training and coaching to staff in developing communication skills and implementing media relations strategies for various teams.
• Manage award and speaking submissions to enhance brand visibility.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

Supervisor for Benefitted Employees:

• Provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Focus on day-to-day operations and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision-making within the department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, event management, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 5 years in professional event planning and project coordination experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to confidently approach a diverse range of people and strike up a conversation.
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and generate innovative, engaging, and memorable experiences.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, and weekend hours.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle challenging situations involving community members and volunteers with patience, good judgment, and diplomacy.
• Proven capability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure stakeholders' needs are met.
• Highly motivated and very hands-on.
• Ability to work with a team or independently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to sit or stand while working for extended periods, with frequent physical tasks such as transporting and setting up tents, tables, displays, and other event materials.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, and weekend hours.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Frequent exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

Benefits Information

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/spouse/children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market-based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties, or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.