Assistant Director of Communications

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Position Open: January 24, 2025
Position Closing Date: Until Filled




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Lead and oversee all marketing, branding, messaging, and communication efforts for the Agency.
• Manage communications team, providing expertise, guidance, support and professional development opportunities.
• Create and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the Agency's goals and objectives.
• Act as project manager for all communication initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Develop and implement crisis communications procedures, including drafting response protocols, coordinating messaging strategies and ensuring timely and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Serve as point of contact for the media and a spokesperson for the Agency.
• Create and distribute press releases, articles and other materials to the news media.
• Build and maintain relationships with media to promote the Agency's initiatives and achievements.
• Prepare staff and MDHA Board members for media interviews and public appearances.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the Agency’s special events including groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on internal and external communication matters.
• Craft speeches, talking points and PowerPoint presentation copy for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, strategic priorities and key messaging.
• Lead the strategic planning and content creation of the annual report.
• Coordinate with all MDHA departments to ensure communication efforts support organizational priorities and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with communications staff at Metro departments, including the Mayor's Office, to align messaging and initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders, partners and community leaders to foster relationships and enhance the Agency's presence.
• Spearhead the strategic planning of the annual calendar, overseeing the development and alignment of content.
• Edit additional internal and external marketing material including feature stories, newsletters, publications, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, manuals, requests for proposals and reports.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms and materials including the Agency’s website and social media channels.
• Track and report on communication metrics, using data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and recommend innovative approaches to improve communication strategies.
• Manage and update department budget.
• Represent chief of staff when assigned.
• Perform weekend and after-hours work as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the chief of staff.REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, business administration or a related field and seven (7) years of relevant experience in the fields of public/media relations, communications, or marketing. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of the Nashville/Middle Tennessee media market and to those with experience in organizations similar to MDHA.
Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply
EQUIPMENT USED
General office equipment and automobile 
Supervision Exercised 
Supervise communications team and possibly others as assigned by the chief of staff.
 License(s) Required
 Valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Salary : $95,731 - $110,820