Communications Specialist UN

Position Summary

Develop, implement, maintain, and disseminate an effective public information program for the Chief Administrative Officer’s Office, Mayor’s Office, and the City of Albuquerque; oversees and coordinates review processes for proactive and reactive, official City of Albuquerque communications related to policy and city operations. Implement strategic communications plans related to issue areas and ensure that incoming requests for information are responded to in a timely, accurate and authentic manner. Actively supervise a subset of public information officers to develop long term plans and address issues that arise.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, political science, public policy, or public administration preferred; and
Two (2) years of experience with increasing responsibilities in media communications or public relations preferred; and
Lead or supervisory experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of mass communication including experience with print, radio, television, and social media platforms
• Principles of project management
• Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Municipal operations, services and activities of assigned programs and activities
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Methods and techniques of conducting research
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
• Internet information retrieval and protocol
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Lead, coordinate, manage team projects with short and time sensitive deadlines; meet deadlines timely and with professional product
• Analyze and synthesize information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Prepare or coordinate clear and concise media releases, reports, documentation and correspondence
• Accurately estimate production time and budgets; meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Speak in front of crowds and on camera
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Navigate trends and developments in communications media platforms