City Communications Director & Public Information Officer

City of Glendale, Arizona; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale, Arizona is seeking a Communications Director who will plan, organize, and direct the Communications Department and serve as the City’s Public Information Officer and primary media contact. The role requires strategic leadership to align messaging with city goals, manage staff, and oversee all media relations.

Responsibilities include developing citywide communications plans, advising the City Manager and officials, directing digital content and community engagement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public administration, or related field and seven years of progressively responsible experience.
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Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Communications Department.
• Advises the City Manager and officials on public information and strategies.
• Directs media relations and serves as primary spokesperson.
• Leads crisis communications and Emergency Operations Center duties.
• Directs digital content strategy across city channels and platforms.
• Oversees internal communications and community outreach initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains collaborations with officials and partners.
• Directs branding and messaging across departments, facilities, and marketing materials.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Public information and media relations

Budgeting and contract administration

Storytelling and digital content

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

The City of Glendale, Arizona is seeking a Communications Director who will plan, organize, and direct the Communications Department and serve as the City’s Public Information Officer and primary media contact. The role requires strategic leadership to align messaging with city goals, manage staff, and oversee all media relations.

Responsibilities include developing citywide communications plans, advising the City Manager and officials, directing digital content and community engagement, and