Director of Communications

Full Time
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Posted
Job description
This position will oversee communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the City’s brand reputation, will be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the City and its leadership, will be responsible for the City’s integrated communications products and services in all City departments including: newsletters, flyers and other print publications; web, e-news, social media and other online communications; media and public relations; and marketing, and will ensure uniformity and a cohesive brand across all communications efforts. The incumbent will strive to create and maintain positive awareness about the City among all constituents and will successfully meet the demands of a variety of internal departments through a centralized, cohesive marketing effort. The incumbent of this position will have a key leadership role to raise the City’s profile through strategic marketing and PR communications and emphasize the quality of City services; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position reports and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.

Salary


Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of $88,461 - $136,672.

Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Defined Contribution Plan (401a) with employer match (6.5%); 12 holidays, accrued vacation, and sick time.

Management Category II Benefits: Four (4) Days of Management Leave per Year and additional $50,000 life insurance policy.

Qualifications

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Journalism, Public Relations, English, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Business or Public Administration or related field and seven (7) years of experience in public relations/public information, communications, advertising, marketing, news writing or reporting, or any equivalent combination of experience. Experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, marketing literature, and other print publications and directories are required.

A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or
d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.


International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.


Additional Details

The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency:
When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.

The City of West Palm Beach allows remote work assignments for certain job classifications and under certain conditions in accordance with Remote Work Policy 4-20.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.

The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.

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