Press Secretary UN

Position Summary This position reports directly to the Communications Director and the Office of the Chief of Staff.

This role will develop, implement, maintain, and disseminate an effective public information program for the Mayor's Office and the City of Albuquerque; serve as media liaison and spokesperson; write and edit news releases, memorandums, prepare speech materials, newsletters, flyers; organize and attend public meetings; assist with website management and all social media platforms; special events; and assist with other internal and external communications or related tasks as needed.

Actively manage public information officers to develop long term plans and address issues that arise.

Gather, develop and coordinate items from departments and incorporate items into planning with the Communications Director and the Office of the Chief of Staff.

Coordinate communications with internal divisions and maintain relationships with media.

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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, political science, public policy, public administration, or a related field preferred; and Eight (8) years of experience with increasing responsibilities in media communications and/or public relations preferred; and 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 * Municipal government operations * Microsoft Office and social media platforms Preferred Skills & Abilities * Exercise good judgement and attention to detail * Work independently taking responsibility for self and workload * Plan, manage and meet project deadlines * Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments * Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs * Communicate clearly and assertively * 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