Communications Manager

Job Class: 1143 Department: City Manager's Office R eports To: Director of Communications

Summary: Works very closely with the Director of Communications and under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and directs the City's communications, public information, marketing, and branding for the City of Odessa.

In cooperation with City departments and officials, develops and distributes accurate, timely, and accessible public information about the City and its services.

Responsible for coordinating responses to public information requests and public awareness of City programs; manages internal and external communication for the City.

Not an 8 - 5 job.

On call most of the time.

Essential Functions: -- -- Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for working with the Director of Communications on creating, implementing, and measuring success of: a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance the City's image and position within the local market and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications: and all organization marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations, client acquisition and so forth.
• Ensures articulation of City's desired image and position, assures consistent communication of image and position throughout the organization, and assures communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.
• Develops novel approaches, methods and designs to positively promote the City's image.
• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all organization publications.
• Coordinates media interest in the Organization and ensures regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Works with management and other staff to: develop and maintain a strategic perspective-the base on local market and constituent needs and satisfaction-in organizational directions, program and services, and decision making; and ensure the overall health and vitality of the City.
• Responsible for the achievement of marketing /communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives. Ensure that evaluation systems are in place related to these goals and objectives and report progress to the City Manager's Office.
• Manages staff along with the Director of Communications, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.