City Communications & Media Lead

Gfoat; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 86,544 - 105,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool/recreation access

Job summary

The City of Conroe seeks a Communications Manager to lead the Communications Division and Public Information Office, ensuring the city’s key messages reach the public and media. You will advise staff on community relations and manage multimedia efforts across web, video, graphics and social platforms.

As the primary media liaison, you will produce city programming and coordinate communications strategies, while maintaining strong relationships with officials, staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required.
• Five years of experience in journalism, communications or public relations; public sector preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage operations of the Communications Division and the PIO.
• Advise City staff on community relations and public information issues.
• Develop multimedia content for the City’s channels (website, PEG, social media).
• Serve as public information officer and primary media liaison.
• Produce and oversee television/video projects for city programs.

Skills

Community relations

Public relations

Media relations

Public speaking

Video production

Editing

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field

Job description

The City of Conroe seeks a Communications Manager to lead the Communications Division and Public Information Office, ensuring the city’s key messages reach the public and media. You will advise staff on community relations and manage multimedia efforts across web, video, graphics and social platforms.

As the primary media liaison, you will produce city programming and coordinate communications strategies, while maintaining strong relationships with officials, staff and the public.