Public Information & Communications Manager

City of Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa, Texas seeks an experienced communications leader to plan, coordinate, and direct the City’s communications, public information, marketing, and branding efforts, with emphasis on Public Safety including Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue.

You will collaborate with City departments to develop and distribute accurate information about City services, coordinate media requests, and promote public awareness. On-call requirements apply as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Open records and public information procedures knowledge.
• Marketing and media relations fundamentals.
• Budgeting for communications programs.
• Video production techniques and equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive marketing, communications, and public relations program.
• Manage internal and external communications, media relations, publications, and client acquisition efforts.
• Ensure consistent messaging across the City and with stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to media requests and public information requests.
• Serve as City spokesperson and Emergency Public Information Coordinator during local emergencies.

Skills

Public relations

Press releases

Media relations

Public speaking

Video editing

Website updates

Stakeholder relations

Education

Associate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Job description

City of Odessa, Texas seeks an experienced communications leader to plan, coordinate, and direct the City’s communications, public information, marketing, and branding efforts, with emphasis on Public Safety including Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue.

You will collaborate with City departments to develop and distribute accurate information about City services, coordinate media requests, and promote public awareness. On-call requirements apply as part of the role.