Deputy Director of Communications

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Communications is a key leadership position responsible for helping shape how Scottsdale tells its story and connects with the community. Serving as the Communications Department’s second-in-command, this person will help lead strategy, operations and staff while providing trusted counsel on high-profile and sensitive issues. The deputy director will directly oversee Scottsdale Video Network and the city’s design team, guiding the creation of compelling, timely and accessible content across video, broadcast, digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate is a decisive and collaborative leader who can inspire creative professionals, manage competing priorities, strengthen accountability and turn ambitious ideas into results. This is an opportunity to help modernize the communications of a nationally recognized city, lead talented teams and ensure Scottsdale’s work is presented with the clarity, creativity and quality our community expects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs, marketing or a related field.
Five years of supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Must reside in the State of Arizona during active employment by the city, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Responsibilities

Help lead strategy, operations and staff within the Communications Department.
Provide trusted counsel on high-profile and sensitive issues.
Directly oversee Scottsdale Video Network and the city’s design team.
Guide the creation of compelling, timely and accessible content across video, broadcast, digital and print platforms.
Inspire creative professionals, manage competing priorities, strengthen accountability and turn ambitious ideas into results.