Strategic Communications Manager

City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rocky Mount seeks a Communications Manager to plan, develop, and manage the City’s comprehensive communications program. This role ensures accurate, timely, and accessible city communications aligned with priorities and standards.

Responsibilities include content creation, internal communications, social media oversight, and coordination with departments and external experts to promote initiatives, programs, and branding citywide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum six years of professional communications experience.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Ability to coordinate with City leadership and departments.
• Possession of NC driver’s license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and distribution of digital and print content.
• Develop special projects and event communication plans.
• Coordinate internal communications, including employee newsletter.
• Review social media content across platforms.
• Collaborate with departments and external experts to communicate initiatives.
• Prepare print materials and manage city branding.
• Research tools to improve staff efficiency and adopt new tech.
• Participate in cross-departmental teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Content strategy

Media relations

Crisis comms

Public information

Employee communications

Digital communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The City of Rocky Mount seeks a Communications Manager to plan, develop, and manage the City’s comprehensive communications program. This role ensures accurate, timely, and accessible city communications aligned with priorities and standards.

Responsibilities include content creation, internal communications, social media oversight, and coordination with departments and external experts to promote initiatives, programs, and branding citywide.