Deputy Director of Communications UN

Deputy Director of Communications UN

Salary

$105,019.20 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2601189

Department

Mayors Office

Division

MA-Mayors Office

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

NU

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Position Summary

Under general direction, assist in overseeing all communications, media relations, and public information strategies related to the Mayor's Office and City departments. Support the development and execution of strategic communications initiatives that advance the Mayor's priorities and ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging across the organization. Assist in directing daily communications operations, media response efforts, digital communications, and public engagement activities while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership on communications strategy and crisis response.

The Deputy Director supports the Director of Communications in managing public information officers, communications staff, and related operations. This position coordinates communications planning, media outreach, executive messaging, and special projects while ensuring consistency in branding, messaging, and public communications. The role may serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Communications.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

• Assist in managing internal and external media and public information messaging for the Mayor's Office and City departments.
• Coordinate strategic communications initiatives, media relations, digital communications, and public engagement efforts.
• Assist in overseeing timelines, deliverables, and communications projects to ensure timely completion and quality control.
• Draft, review, and edit press releases, talking points, speeches, social media content, public statements, and related communications materials.
• Coordinate and support major events, press conferences, briefings, and public appearances involving executive leadership.
• Monitor media coverage and assist in responding to media inquiries, emerging issues, and crisis communications.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between departments, executive leadership, public information officers, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in communications planning meetings and assist in developing long-term messaging strategies and communications calendars.
• Provide guidance and support to communications staff and department public information officers regarding messaging consistency and communications standards.
• Ensure communications materials align with administration priorities, branding, and public information objectives.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with media outlets, reporters, community organizations, and partner agencies.
• Analyze communications effectiveness and recommend improvements to messaging strategies and outreach efforts.
• Prepare reports, updates, and recommendations regarding communications activities and projects.
• Serve as acting Director of Communications as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, political science, public administration, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred; and

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, public information, public affairs, journalism, or related field preferred; and

Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; frequent interaction with media, elected officials, staff, and the public.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; occasional lifting and carrying of light materials; ability to attend meetings and events outside normal business hours as required.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerques Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

05

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV