Strategic Communications Advisor (City Manager Office)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Executive Communications Advisor to join the City Manager’s Office Liaison team. You will research, draft, edit and deliver executive communications including speeches, talking points, newsletters and video scripts for internal and external audiences.

You will manage social media content across platforms, coordinate information dissemination, and collaborate with senior staff to highlight City priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Five years of experience in strategic communications and speech writing.
• Ability to write clearly with AP style and proper grammar.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and prepare executive communications for City Manager’s Office.
• Monitor social media engagement and suggest improvement strategies.
• Coordinate information dissemination across channels and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage digital content for social platforms.
• Attend events to capture timely content, with occasional evenings/weekends.
• Review content for accuracy, grammar, and spelling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Professional writing

AP style

Social media strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Communication abilities

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms management tools

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking an Executive Communications Advisor to join the City Manager’s Office Liaison team. You will research, draft, edit and deliver executive communications including speeches, talking points, newsletters and video scripts for internal and external audiences.

You will manage social media content across platforms, coordinate information dissemination, and collaborate with senior staff to highlight City priorities.