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Communications Manager

City of Goodyear

Salary: $81,924.96 – $121,617.81
First Review of Applications will be April 13, 2012

The Communications Manager plans and directs the citywide communications/marketing function through, social media, PR consultation and issues management, media relations, public outreach campaigns, publication production, website content management, graphic design services, and audio-visual/video productions; and acts as the City media spokesperson, oversees the market research function, and develops and oversees various marketing messages events for the City.

This position requires at least five (5) years of experience in government public information or private sector public relations, marketing, media relations, journalism or a related field. Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Requires a valid Driver’s License.

The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years experience managing a communications division, or a similar type of position that required managing multiple functional communications areas. The candidate must have prior experience in government public information, or private sector relations. Be a creative, high energy individual with the ability to move the division strategically forward. The ideal candidate will be very familiar with social media, on top of current trends in the communications field, and have the ability to establish and maintain quality media relationships. Relevant experience creating talking points or press releases for executive level or public governing bodies is a plus. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and must be able to think on their feet and work in a fast paced environment.

You must apply online at www.goodyearaz.gov
(623) 882-7762 or 7765. EEO/M/F/V/H/D