Public Communications Lead District 3 Remote-Eligible

City of Portland; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland is seeking a communications professional to lead strategic messaging and multichannel content for District 3. You will manage newsletters, GovDelivery communications, and social media, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

The role emphasizes media relations, public information, and community engagement in a dynamic city government environment. The candidate will write speeches, coordinate with policy staff, and help create a recognizable visual identity across channels, while

Qualifications

• Experience writing, editing, and developing public-facing communications.
• Ability to translate complex policy into clear messages for the public.
• Experience creating digital content across multiple platforms, including social media and email.
• Graphic design and multimedia content creation experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and distribute newsletters and communications.
• Maintain Portland.gov pages with events and updates.
• Plan and publish social media content, including Instagram.
• Draft press releases and respond to media inquiries.
• Write speeches and talking points for public appearances.

Skills

Public communications

Policy translation

Digital content

Graphic design

Deadline-driven

Tools

GovDelivery

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

City of Portland is seeking a communications professional to lead strategic messaging and multichannel content for District 3. You will manage newsletters, GovDelivery communications, and social media, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

The role emphasizes media relations, public information, and community engagement in a dynamic city government environment. The candidate will write speeches, coordinate with policy staff, and help create a recognizable visual identity across channels, while