Communications Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Manager plans, coordinates and manages the operations and activities of the City's Communications Division, including the Public Information Office (PIO) to assure that the City's key messages reach the public; provides advice and counsel to City staff and officials in the management of community relations issues; develops and maintains all multimedia efforts for the City of Conroe, including the website, city PEG channel, City video services, graphic design projects and social media applications; serves as the City's Public Information Officer and primary media liaison.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field; and five years' increasingly responsible experience in journalism, communications and public relations; public sector experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications

* Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's License or higher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge of

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Current principles, techniques and objectives of marketing, public information, mass communications, media relations and community relations programs.
• Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public sector employees.
• Current legislative, political and economic trends in state and Federal government programs.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.
• Project planning and management principles.
• Associated Press style writing.
• Municipal government access channels.
• Operation or professional video and photographic cameras.
• Website design/maintenance.
• Television production principles and equipment.
• Methods and techniques used in the development and production of marketing and video projects.
• FCC guidelines and policies governing public a