Director of Communications & Public Affairs

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a Director of Communications to lead media relations, marketing, social media, public information, and events. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the role drives the department’s brand and transparent communication with Nashville residents.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Mayor’s Office, NDOT teams, and partner agencies to tell stories that meet communications goals and coordinate crisis communications when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Five years of public relations, journalism, or related experience.
• Experience managing communication professionals.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the department’s Chief Storyteller.
• Oversees media relations, public records, marketing, education, website management, visual communications and outreach events.
• Provides strategic direction for messaging to residents, partners, elected officials.
• Innovates on new communications strategies to reach audiences.
• Directs all media relations and serves as primary spokesperson.
• Drafts or approves external communications—advisories, press releases, social media content, newsletters.
• Manages the overall communications budget.
• Leads a professional communications team.
• Measures engagement and audience growth.

Skills

Media relations

Public records

Marketing communications

Social media

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a Director of Communications to lead media relations, marketing, social media, public information, and events. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the role drives the department’s brand and transparent communication with Nashville residents.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Mayor’s Office, NDOT teams, and partner agencies to tell stories that meet communications goals and coordinate crisis communications when needed.