Strategic Communications Lead & PIO

Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategic communications, public relations, and marketing efforts across the MSD and member communities. You will coordinate media relations, public information, and outreach programs with a focus on clear, accessible content.

The role includes serving as MSD’s PIO during emergencies and guiding digital presence, branding, and public communications across channels, including social media and newsletters.

Qualifications

• Expert written and verbal communication with media, officials and public.
• Strong knowledge of PR concepts, strategies and campaigns.
• Experience with website CMS and social-media analytics.
• Crisis communication and community outreach experience.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communication, marketing, branding and outreach plans.
• Develop and implement media relations and public information programs.
• Prepare talking points, press releases and reports; deliver clear content.
• Act as PIO during emergencies; coordinate with partners and agencies.
• Oversee MSD.org and social media; ensure privacy, ADA and security compliance.
• Support leaders with media communications and promotional materials.
• Assist with special events and community outreach activities.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Social media

Branding

Marketing comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategic communications, public relations, and marketing efforts across the MSD and member communities. You will coordinate media relations, public information, and outreach programs with a focus on clear, accessible content.

The role includes serving as MSD’s PIO during emergencies and guiding digital presence, branding, and public communications across channels, including social media and newsletters.