Director of Marketing & Communications – City of Fayetteville, NC

This is an opportunity to lead the City’s comprehensive communications strategy while ensuring that messaging remains consistent, transparent, and aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing the City’s strategic communications and marketing plan; managing and promoting the City brand; leading consistent messaging across social media, digital, and broadcast platforms; managing media relations and preparing City leadership for interviews and public engagement; overseeing publications, marketing materials, and presentations; managing the government access channel and televised Council meetings; leading internal communications initiatives; supervising communications staff; managing the department budget and resources; coordinating communications during emergencies or disaster situations; and building relationships with City departments, community organizations, and media outlets. Seven years of progressively responsible experience in public communications, public information, public relations, journalism, or related work, including experience managing communications programs. Candidates can apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references. The City of Fayetteville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.