Communications Manager (Department of Procurement)

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Job description

Job Posting Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $67,701- $90,304

The Communications Manager whose working title will be Media and Communications Developer is a dynamic leadership position within the City of Atlanta's Department of Procurement, focused on driving the department's communications, media, videography, and graphics development efforts. This role entails a significant level of technical expertise, creative innovation, and the supervision of a team of creative content developers. The Media and Communications Developer is responsible for overseeing the production of high-quality visual and multimedia content, enhancing social media, training media, community outreach, and departmental communications. This position works closely with various stakeholders to advance the department's mission through strategic and impactful media content.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Strategic Communication:

• Develops and executes comprehensive communication plans to align with the department's objectives. Work with various channels, including press releases, social media, and websites, to disseminate key messages and engage with stakeholders, the public, and media outlets.

Media Relations:

• Manages media relations programs by identifying opportunities to showcase positive stories about the department/ Suppliers.
• Prepares media backgrounders, craft pitch emails, write talking points, and handle media inquiries. Conduct on-camera interviews and manage the creation and distribution of press releases.
• Develops and maintains updated media contact lists and prepare monthly reports on media coverage.

Social Media:

• Oversees the department's social media messaging, including maintaining the social media editorial calendar.
• Identifies and cultivates relationships with key COA and User Agency media representatives.
• Ensures consistent branding and messaging across all social media channels.

Content Development:

• Leads the creation of high-quality written and visual content for social media, community outreach, and internal communications.
• Oversees the development of marketing materials for prospective vendors, sponsors, and partners.

Public and Community Engagement:

• Identifies compelling stories and content from the department's activities to share with the public.
• Plans and supports special and community events, ensuring effective communication and media coverage.

Performs other duties as assigned

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