Communications Manager
City of Farmington Hills, MI
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position works under the strategic direction of the Director of Communications and Community Engagement to support all City communication internal and external strategies.
- Write, edit, and disseminate media and community information across multiple platforms.
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing a wide range of public relations and marketing communications initiatives, including City newsletters, listserv messages, e-newsletters, speeches, proclamations, presentations, advertising, and electronic signage.
- Manage media relations, including drafting press releases and media alerts, pitching stories, supporting press conferences, and assisting with crisis and issues communication.
- Serve as primary liaison to City's PR agency, ensuring alignment messaging and media strategies.
- Oversee news and content updates for the City website, social media channels, and the employee intranet.
- Supervise and direct one part-time internal communications staff member.
- Provide communication support to City departments, including assistance with special events, speechwriting, and run-of-show development.
- Attend Council Meetings as needed for high-profile matters to coordinate and manage interview requests from members of the press.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:
Solid writing skills, knowledge of AP-style writing, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), media monitoring/reporting, Public Information Officer (PIO), Emergency Management communication experience
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or journalism; and five years' experience in marketing, communications, media, or PR agency.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, requires occasional evenings and weekends.