Communications Supervisor

City of Columbia, MO; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Communications Supervisor to lead citywide media relations, communications strategies, digital storytelling, and internal communications initiatives.

You will supervise staff, coordinate press conferences, craft press releases, and guide campaigns for major city projects, ensuring timely and accurate information to residents and media.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assists with the development and execution of Citywide media and communications strategies.
• Develops relationships with news media, organizes press conferences, and directs press materials.
• Leads Citywide internal communications efforts.
• Directs communications for major city initiatives and campaigns.
• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees; handles hiring, discipline, and time-off approvals.

Job description

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Posting Number

Posting Number 4315P

Position Title

Position Title Communications Supervisor

Department

Department Communications

Job Code

Job Code 09640

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation

Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented

Division

Division COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE SERVICES

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to supervise and lead Citywide media relations, communication strategies, digital storytelling, and internal communications strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Oversees and assists with the development and execution of Citywide media and communications strategies.
• Develops relationships with news media covering the City, organizes press conferences, and directs the development and distribution of press releases and advisories.
• Leads Citywide internal communications efforts.
• Directs communications and public information efforts for major Citywide initiatives, projects, events, and public information campaigns.
• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away