Communications Director - City Council

Sandy City

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

An appointed position under the general direction of the City Council Executive Director, performs highly responsible communications, staff, and administrative work. Represents the City Council in a variety of settings and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, media representatives, and the general public. Supervises and performs a wide range of projects related to communications strategy, media relations, crisis communications, marketing, branding, digital and print content development, and public information.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, media communications, journalism, graphic design or closely related field.
Requires 5 years of related experience in communications or related field.
May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a valid Utah driver’s license.
Knowledge of professional writing and composition, operation of photo and video camera equipment, computer software including word processing and desktop publishing, major video editing software, and Zoom Webinars.
Relevant design, graphics, and web publishing software; social media including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube; Current best practices in private and public communications sectors and public and media relations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Preference given to those with communications experience in local government.
Some background public sector communications.

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs a wide range of projects related to communications strategy, media relations, crisis communications, marketing, branding, digital and print content development, and public information.
Represents the City Council in a variety of settings and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, media representatives, and the general public.
Working directly and collaboratively with Council Members and Staff, with limited oversight, to create and manage City Council public relations and communications efforts.
Choosing the proper type of communication medium to present information to City Council, citizens, media outlets, and other affected persons or groups.