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Director of Communications
City of Los Santos recruitment posting
Office of Communications
Full-time
City Hall, Carcer Way
Office of Communications
About the Job Position
Involving the people in the making of policy. Informing constituents regarding decisions and future plans. Allowing members of our organization to assume responsibility. Creating a platform to facilitate the growth of dialogue, innovative ideas and debate. The people's rights and obligations stem from these three pillars. This can only be achieved with flanking high quality communication which requires professionals. They vouch for the translation of government policy into communication and information policy.
As the City's Director of Communications you are primarily responsible for maintaining good relations with citizens and businesses residing in San Andreas whilst strengthening the City's reputation through consistent and transparent communication. Where there are no relations yet to maintain, you will support your team in building new bridges to improve the City's community outreach.
SPOKESPERSON FOR MEDIA-RELATED INQUIRIES
The position serves as the main point of contact for all the City Government's public releases, internal communications, and essential government-related data and information that regular positions do not have access to. City residents can contact the City Government at any time for information requests, and this position is responsible for the correct handling of such requests. Media outlets in the United States must go through the Office of Communications when seeking to receive and complete official statements, press releases, or any other information related to City Government operations. This ensures that all communications are accurate, consistent, and compliant with applicable policies and regulations.
HEAD OF CITY GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION
You manage the City's internal and external communication activities including advertising, marketing and media relations. You direct and oversee communication initiatives that effectively describe and promote the City's services. You oversee the distribution of press releases that highlight new services, new high-ranking officials and other newsworthy developments. Channeling internal information to employees regarding changes in the administration or other helpful information through the publication of a newsletter is at the center of your internal communication activities.
About the Department
Communication work has most certainly not seen any decline in the last years. To the contrary, as a result of the breakthrough of social media official communication channels are being flooded. Not just on social media, in the press or in our own (printed) media outlets, but also over the counter, in streets and parks, by e-mail people are continuously demanding and sharing more information. That, in essence, means nearly everyone is communicating these days, and it is up to our public relations team to embrace the challenging task of making this happen in the best possible circumstances. Communications falls under the authority of the Office of the City Operations Officer. The Office of the City Operations Officer coordinates the activities of all city departments, oversees the development of new policies and programs and effectively serves as the main point of contact for all government-related inquiries. The Communications Director reports directly to the Mayor and the City Operations Officer.
About the Salary & Paygroup
- The current Director of Communications wage is set at: $100,000 + bonuses.
- A supportive, consolidated and dynamic team environment.
- Department / Office Directors are assigned to Paygrade XIII.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- The applicant must have attained the age of 30.
- The applicant must have a legal address in the State of San Andreas.
- The applicant may not have been convicted of a felony.
- The applicant may not have been convicted of a misdemeanor in the past three months.
- The applicant must possess a current driving license and a reasonable driving record.
- Applicants must either be currently unemployed or willing to resign from their current employment upon acceptance.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor's degree or a master's degree with superior academic achievement. Your bachelor's degree should include or was supplemented by any of the following fields: journalism, English or any other communications-related field. An equivalent level gained through work experience may be considered.
- 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in social media management, public relations or related field.
- Strong understanding of municipal procedures, interdepartmental coordination, and public sector workflows.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects under pressure.
- Must be in good physical condition and able to participate in field-based operational assessments.
- Extensive knowledge of the structure, functions, and interrelations of main City Government Departments and its respective offices.
- Advanced skills in photography, graphic design, and visual content creation across multiple platforms is considered a bonus.
Key Skills and Abilities
- You must have a basic understanding of all aspects of city governance and an up-to-date knowledge of current events dominating the news.
- You must display strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to perform compelling presentations.
- Possess a working knowledge of how to create magazines, newsletters, television and/or radio advertisement, and direct mail promotions.
- You must show the ability to effectively engage in social media activities, including video sharing and blogging to promote the City.
- You display excellent leadership as well as interpersonal and management skills. You have strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
- You exhibit superior critical thinking and analytical skills. Your organizational abilities enable you to be highly detail-oriented.
Department leads
Evan York
Director of Communications
