Senior Communications Strategist - Public Affairs

City of Norwalk (CA); Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwalk invites applications for Senior Communications Analyst to lead public communication, crisis communication, community engagement, media relations, digital communications, and strategic messaging within the Communications and Public Affairs team.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, work with department heads and community groups, and deliver high-quality communications on time and within budget. Please attach a copy of your degree to this application.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in communications, public administration, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• At least three years of responsible public sector experience in strategic communications or program administration.
• A master's degree in public administration, communications, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts or directs assigned communications projects or public information programs.
• Performs research and analytical evaluation regarding community sentiment, digital engagement, policy impacts, media coverage, or public communication strategies.
• Prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations as to appropriate action.
• As assigned, administers contract or grant-funded communications initiatives, directing and monitoring work performed.
• Prepares or drafts related proposals, reports, media materials, and records; monitors budget expenditures.
• Compiles information and prepares reports, manuals, agenda items, resolutions, publications, public statements, or strategic messaging materials relating to administrative, fiscal, operational, or policy issues.
• As designated representative, leads or participates in committee activity; coordinates or conducts communications-related activities with other City departments, agencies, organizations, and the community, contributing views and interests of the department in execution of assigned duties.
• Provides assistance to department management, other City personnel, and the public regarding communications strategy, media relations, digital engagement, crisis communication, or public information policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives; participates in the development of assigned departmental budgets and in budget administration.
• May coordinate responses to media inquiries and support executive-level communications under direction.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Digital analytics

Stakeholder management

Public information policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Bachelor's degree in public relations

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Norwalk invites applications for Senior Communications Analyst to lead public communication, crisis communication, community engagement, media relations, digital communications, and strategic messaging within the Communications and Public Affairs team.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, work with department heads and community groups, and deliver high-quality communications on time and within budget. Please attach a copy of your degree to this application.