Municipal Media Relations Manager

City of Cleveland, Ohio; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland, Ohio seeks a Project Manager – Media Relations to develop, coordinate, and execute media strategies that promote City Council priorities and public engagement. You will work with the Communications Director and staff to ensure clear messaging on legislation and council initiatives.

The role may serve as an occasional spokesperson, translate complex issues into plain language, and oversee press materials, interviews, and media briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in media relations or public affairs.
• Experience with legislative bodies or municipal government preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as spokesperson for Cleveland City Council when needed.
• Develop press protocols and relationships with media.
• Translate legislation into plain-language summaries.
• Prepare press releases, advisories, speeches, and talking points.
• Support transparency and public engagement in the legislative process.
• Provide media training and brief Council members before interviews.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Verbal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Political judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, public administration, English, or related field

Tools

Media monitoring tools

CMS platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Social media analytics

Job description

City of Cleveland, Ohio seeks a Project Manager – Media Relations to develop, coordinate, and execute media strategies that promote City Council priorities and public engagement. You will work with the Communications Director and staff to ensure clear messaging on legislation and council initiatives.

The role may serve as an occasional spokesperson, translate complex issues into plain language, and oversee press materials, interviews, and media briefings.