Communications Manager

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Manager plans, coordinates and manages the operations and activities of the City's Communications Division, including the Public Information Office (PIO) to assure that the City's key messages reach the public; provides advice and counsel to City staff and officials in the management of community relations issues; develops and maintains all multimedia efforts for the City of Conroe, including the website, city PEG channel, City video services, graphic design projects and social media applications; serves as the City's Public Information Officer and primary media liaison.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field; and five years' increasingly responsible experience in journalism, communications and public relations.
Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's License or higher.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of current principles, techniques and objectives of marketing, public information, mass communications, media relations and community relations programs.
Knowledge of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public sector employees.
Knowledge of current legislative, political and economic trends in state and Federal government programs.
Knowledge of local community resources and regional community services programs.
Knowledge of project planning and management principles.
Knowledge of Associated Press style writing.
Knowledge of municipal government access channels.
Knowledge of operation or professional video and photographic cameras.
Knowledge of website design/maintenance.
Knowledge of television production principles and equipment.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the development and production of marketing and video projects.
Knowledge of FCC guidelines and policies governing public access television.
Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment.
A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.

Nice To Haves

Public sector experience is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and manages the operations and activities of the City's Communications Division, including the Public Information Office (PIO) to assure that the City's key messages reach the public.
Provides advice and counsel to City staff and officials in the management of community relations issues.
Develops and maintains all multimedia efforts for the City of Conroe, including the website, city PEG channel, City video services, graphic design projects and social media applications.
Serves as the City's Public Information Officer and primary media liaison.
Develops community relations and communications programs and strategies from concept to completion.
Assimilates and analyzes information from a variety of sources and develops effective action plans.
Coordinates and performs a variety of technical video production duties.
Develops and produces television programming for the City's Government Access Channel.
Shoots, edits and coordinates the airing of City meetings and special events.
Operates and maintains specialized television production equipment.
Communicates effectively with City staff, members of the media, other agencies and the public.
Prepares and presents information to diverse audiences, including public speaking engagements.
Assesses and prioritizes multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Writes, edits and communicates clearly and creates a positive and professional image of City and office.
Exercises sound judgment in making decisions in conformance with City policies, state and federal laws related to the release of public information.
Communicates effectively in conversations, public presentations and written form.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, department heads, employees, citizens and all media.
Handles confidential information appropriately.