Communications Director

Title: Communications 

FLSA STATUS:  Full Time, Exempt

SALARY: $84,000 – $86,000

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include Bachelor’s degree with five plus years of experience in communications management. APR certification is a plus. Proven track record working traditional media including experience working with social media at a professional capacity, and a demonstrated ability to secure press coverage. Experience managing and executing across several communications media. Ability to adapt to constant change and fast paced, deadline-oriented environments. Ability to process and communicate large volumes of information with extensive networking abilities. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms. Experience with mass marketing platforms including Content Management Systems (CMS), HTML and Wordpress. Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize and follow through effectively. Accurate and attentive to details. Proven experience in a communications role, with a focus on media relations, public speaking, social media management, and a demonstrated ability to secure press coverage.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and executes cutting edge communications strategies, including social media, writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining media data bases, and cultivating media contacts. Works closely with the Chief Technology Officer to leverage technology. Manages communications content to ensure it is aligned with the Treasurer’s Office strategic communications plan. Serves as communications advisor to the Treasurer’s Office. Develops content for the Treasurer’s Office online media channels. Schedules, writes, and monitors all forms of Treasurer’s Office communications: social media, website, newsletters, reports, and press releases. Serves as a lead point person on media interactions that help promote and/or impact the Treasurer’s Office and actively cultivates and manages press relationships to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance to the Treasurer’s Office. Manages relationships with communications-related vendors or consultants.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants interested in applying for this position should fill out the online form and add any supporting docs that may be necessary. Apply with our online form by clicking here.

EOE

The City of St Louis Treasurer’s Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran’s status or marital status.