Media Services Program Manager - Communications Department - 281 (Unclassified)

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Welcome to San Diego, the ultimate destination to work, live, and play! With over 1.4 million residents, it's the eighth-largest city in the U.S. and second-largest in California. San Diego boasts a thriving economy, a diverse community, top-notch educational institutions, and an unbeatable quality of life. Enjoy endless sunshine, sandy beaches, and world-famous attractions—there's something here for everyone.

The City's mission is to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great one. With a vision of "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan," we are dedicated to serving our community every day.

About the Role:

Join the Communications Department as the Public Safety Media Services Program Manager, leading the charge in delivering accurate and consistent messages about San Diego’s Fire-Rescue Department. Under the guidance of the Communications Department Director, you'll collaborate with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and various city departments to develop strategic communications plans and impactful outreach campaigns. This role involves serving as a liaison with the mass media, crafting and managing content across multiple platforms, coordinating public outreach, and managing crisis communications during emergencies. The Communications Department educates and engages the public and City employees, overseeing the City's website and social media content, responding to media inquiries, and producing engaging videos and printed materials. Embrace this opportunity to support the mission of providing top-tier emergency services, hazard prevention, and safety education, ensuring the protection of life, property, and the environment.

** Please note: This position will require work in the evenings, weekends and on holidays, as the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.**

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that meets the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, public administration, policy, business management or a related field OR;
• 8 years of professional level public relations, media relations or journalism experience 

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in managing crisis communications working in emergency management, overseeing communications on behalf of a public safety agency, and supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Strongly preferred to be fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent writing and copyediting skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills while interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the community, media, and government officials.
• Familiarity with public sector emergency management best practices and incident command structures.
• Experience developing and leading successful outreach and educational campaigns in collaboration with stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Proficient in video recording and editing software, skilled in navigating social media platforms and web publishing tools, and adept at creating engaging presentations for the public.

Join the City of San Diego and take advantage of a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being. Our benefits include a generous retirement plan with pension reciprocity, a variety of health and wellness plans, and ample paid time off including 11 City holidays and a floating holiday. You'll also receive paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually, along with free access to transit services and discounted memberships for fitness centers and golf courses. City-paid life insurance is also provided.

 For more details, review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees  (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division at (619) 236-5924. Join us and thrive in a dynamic, supportive work environment!

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:

Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. 

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.   

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.

Click Here to Apply: https://jobs.sandiego.gov/job-invite/281/

Salary : $2,000 - $155,938