Communications Manager

General Purpose

Performs responsible professional work in planning, coordinating and implementing all communication, marketing and public relations strategies for the Village.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Creates and implements communication strategies that are in line with the Village Council’s Strategic Priorities ensuring high-quality customer service, professional standards and quality controls.
• Advises the Village Manager on all matters that involve the news media and strategic communications.
• Advises Village Council on strategic communications and produces copy / content.
• Manages communications, design and public relations consultants.
• Works collaboratively with all departments to centralize communication initiatives through the Communications Division.
• Serves as creative director for communications initiatives.
• Serves as webmaster for Village web site.
• Produces and edits video, photography and design using Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Produces video and photo shoots on a regular basis.
• Creates communication strategies based on analytics provided by new Granicus Communications Cloud to provide information-based strategies for all departments.
• Provides information to the public and media via press releases, print materials, social media, E-news, video and Village web site.
• Manages branding and marketing initiatives.
• Produces and edits a quarterly residential magazine.
• Edits and approves copy, art and design for all Village departments.
• Produces content, manages, reviews and / or edits social media for Village government, Pinecrest Gardens, Parks and Recreation and Police departments.
• Evaluates and modifies digital communication strategies using digital media metrics tool.
• Serves as a spokesperson and media liaison for all Village departments, including the Police Department.
• Enhances community engagement efforts by establishing consistent, collaborative relationships with residents, business owners, schools, civic groups and media with existing and emerging communications tools.
• Manages crisis and irregular operations to include natural disasters and negative publicity.
• Promotes Village official initiatives through community outreach and media outreach initiatives.
• Writes copy for departmental collateral material, conducts research, prepares reports, and correspondence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Additional Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Application Process & Documentation

Instructions :  Please read carefully.  Failure to follow instructions may disqualify you from the selection process.

Attach all required documents to your application each time you apply for a position with the Village of Pinecrest.  Documents which you may have previously uploaded remain in your profile but will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application :

Additionally, applicants must completely detail their work experience on the application, including but not limited to, dates of employment and reasons for leaving prior employment or risk being disqualified.   Veterans Preference : Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran’s preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 must be submitted with the application.  Prior to employment, successful completion of a background investigation will be required.  Depending upon the position, a medical examination and / or drug screen may be required.   Additionally, appointment to certain positions (including promotions or transfers) may be contingent upon submission of official transcripts.

The Village of Pinecrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

The Village of Pinecrest complies with the Equal Pay Act which requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work.

The Village of Pinecrest participates in the E-Verify Program