Strategic Communications Director for City & Enterprise

Public Relations Society of America Inc.; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pelham is seeking a dynamic Communications Director to shape and execute Pelham's enterprise-wide communications strategy. This senior leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on content creation across internal and external channels.

Reporting to the City Manager, the Director will supervise the Communications team, manage branding, media relations, crisis communications, and budget, and serve as the Public Information Officer during major events.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership with strategic vision for citywide communications.
• Experience directing internal/external communications, media relations, branding, and crises.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Pelham's comprehensive communications strategy.
• Lead internal and external communications, media relations, branding, and crisis communication.
• Oversee budget and manage the communications team and consultants.
• Serve as Public Information Officer during major events and emergencies.
• Collaborate with city management, department heads, officials, and the public.
• Personally write, edit, design, and produce communications materials when needed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Media relations

Brand strategy

Analytics & social media

Content creation

Crisis comms

Public information officer

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The City of Pelham is seeking a dynamic Communications Director to shape and execute Pelham's enterprise-wide communications strategy. This senior leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on content creation across internal and external channels.

Reporting to the City Manager, the Director will supervise the Communications team, manage branding, media relations, crisis communications, and budget, and serve as the Public Information Officer during major events.