Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
The Director of Communications is responsible for establishing, managing, and implementing effective communication and public engagement strategies citywide to provide timely and accurate information to the residents of Pittsburgh and others. The position is also responsible for developing and managing the city's communications policies and procedures and overseeing communications citywide, including both external and internal mass communications, public information and outreach, public involvement, and media relations.
The Director of Communications develops and facilitates strategic approaches to emerging issues and serves as an internal consultant, advising the Mayor, department directors and staff on communication strategies and implementation methods based on internal and external communication policies, needs and best practices.
Department: Mayor's Office
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $107,490 per year.
Union: Non-Union
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
* Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
* Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
* WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) to five (5) years of full-time experience in communications implementing progressive messaging strategies through local, regional, and national media relationships, or equivalent work experience. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
* EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Communications, Marketing, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
* EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) to nine (9) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
* Written: None required for this position.
* Performance: None required for this position.
* Medical: None required for this position.
* Develops crisis communications strategies and responses as needed.
* Manages national media opportunities for Mayor and executive staff.
* Serves as liaison with intergovernmental and other partner communications teams to coordinate messaging on shared priorities.
* Works with Press Secretary to organize Mayoral press conferences, local and national interviews and announcements.
* Identifies and leverages international and national opportunities/initiatives to advance Mayor's agenda and profile.
* Oversees and assists with development of speeches, talking points and briefings for Mayor and executive staff.
* Oversees development of City social media policies and strategies.
* Leads a team of communications professionals.
* Works with Director of Innovation and Performance to direct the work product of the Communications Services teams to make sure it is coordinated and aligned.
* Establishes and drives a multi-channel communications strategy.
* Prepares and manages all communications material.
* Develops brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms.
* Manages media relations and develops contacts with media members, influencers, and community leaders.
* Strategizes, designs, and leads creation of digital, video, audio and print content with the appropriate team members.
* Tracks engagement across various platforms and makes data-driven decisions.
* Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.
The above listed duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the employee in this position but are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.
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