Communications Director jobs in Denver, CO

Communications Director directs an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. Being a Communications Director may conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. Suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as counsels top management on effective communication strategies. Additionally, Communications Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Communications Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Communications Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Communications Director
  • City Of Lone Tree
  • Lone Tree, CO FULL_TIME
  • POSITION TITLE: Communications Director

    Full-time, Exempt

    Salary Range $94,187.00 - $117,682.00

    A premier Colorado community, Lone Tree is an exceptional place to reside and work. The City of Lone Tree is seeking an experienced professional communicator to join our team. This position will lead the City’s communication strategy, helping us elevate the City’s public reputation and pave the way for future achievements.

    GENERAL DUTIES:
    Under the general supervision of the Assistant City Manager, this position is responsible for the implementation of all communications for the City of Lone Tree. The Communications Director works collaboratively as a member of the City’s Leadership Team and supervises a Communications Specialist. The position serves as the City’s point person for digital, print, and all other communications. The position is focused on communications for most all areas of the City of Lone Tree, including the Lone Tree Police Department. While the Communications Director will work collaboratively with the Lone Tree Arts Center’s marketing staff, this position does not manage communications for that department.

    Specific work involves a broad range of tasks, including project management, media relations, crisis communications, serving as the City’s Public Information Officer, website content management, digital media management, marketing, electronic communications, special events, intergovernmental relations, resident engagement, and community building.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Develops and oversees the City of Lone Tree’s media and community relations vision and strategy.

    Provides executive writing services for City of Lone Tree staff and Council.

    Acts as the primary strategic communications advisor and spokesperson (Public Information Officer) for the city, City Council, and Lone Tree Police Department.

    Manages all City of Lone Tree communications channels, to include social media, electronic newsletters, digital signage, text messaging services, and external advertising.

    Collaborates with other departments and the City Leadership team to formalize City initiatives for disseminating information to and receiving feedback from the community, upholding, and enhancing the City of Lone Tree’s reputation for accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

    Offers professional, proactive counsel and support to City leadership, departments, and the City Council in areas such as public relations, marketing, public participation, crisis communications, and strategic communications. May be assigned specific liaison responsibilities with departments.

    Anticipates public perception of decisions and programs, proactively recommending appropriate plans and actions to ensure stakeholders correctly understand purpose and intent of each and executing plans at a professional level.

    Advises City leadership on developing successful and positive relationships with the news media, offering guidance on the general media landscape and areas of public concern or interest. Responds to public inquiries via phone, in-person, or in writing, and prepares correspondence to address information requests, complaints, and other public matters.

    Designs, develops, and produces a variety of public information materials, including brochures, presentations, electronic and printed newsletters, exhibits, reports, online publications, videos, and advertising. Coordinates production activities with contracted photographers, writers, graphic artists, and other consultants. Oversees consultant contracts for public information-related services.

    Manages communications and community relations budget preparation, administration, and reporting. Recommends and implements policies and procedures for improvement.

    Collaborates as a member of the City Manager’s Office, aligning with City goals and contributing to the development of organizational communication and community relations goals, long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and practices consistent with principles of continuous improvement.

    Responsible for planning, promoting, and executing high-profile in-person events for the City of Lone Tree, including annual Town Hall and State of the City engagements.

    Implements marketing strategies for various departmental projects and programs, including advertising coordination and participation in the design, development, production, and distribution of promotional materials. Collaborates with marketing staff at the Lone Tree Arts Center, although not directly managing marketing for that department.

    Ensures the City’s website content is current, informative, and accessible in compliance with state and federal accessibility mandates.

    Oversees the production of City videos, maintains a library of current, high-quality photography, videos, templates, and content.

    Conducts resident surveys when appropriate and reports results to City leadership.

    Organizes and executes in-person outreach activities and schedules and conducts group presentations.

    Supports resident committees by conducting research, arranging meetings, and following up with answers and/or results. Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates methods to encourage resident participation in departmental programs or projects.

    Provides exemplary customer service, communicates courteously and responsibly, and fosters effective and efficient service internally and externally.

    Builds and maintains effective working relationships throughout the organization and community, establishing strong ties with other department directors, government agencies, and community groups to implement City strategies.

    Provides guidance and direction to the Communications Specialist.

    Performs duties in alignment with the City’s vision, mission, and values.

    PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
    Participates as a member of assigned committees and teams. Represents the City and the public to other agencies as needed. Undertakes special projects as assigned. Performs related work as directed by the supervisor.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
    Works under the general supervision of the Assistant City Manager.

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
    Oversees the Communications Specialist position.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

    Five (5) to eight (8) years of demonstrated excellence in media relations, public relations, marketing, or journalism.

    Strong writing skills across various genres (press releases, advertising copy, digital media, etc.) are essential.

    A combination of education and experience to provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, community organizations, the public, and other City employees.

    Effective communication skills, as this position involves substantial interaction with City Council members, federal, state, and local elected officials, online media outlets, print and broadcast media, county organizations/officials, and the public.

    Ability to exercise judgment and respond effectively in public and/or stressful situations.

    Maintain a cooperative attitude and flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities.

    Ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.

    Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the capability to comprehend conceptual ideas or strategies and implement them effectively.

    Capacity to manage multiple tasks, work under deadlines, and adhere to deadlines under stressful conditions.

    Proficiency in word processing programs and various software packages related to preparing informational materials and modern office practices and procedures.

    Ability to design, coordinate, and layout promotional materials.

    Knowledge of and ability to apply basic math and accounting skills.

    Skill in interacting effectively with a diverse range of people to accomplish assigned tasks or projects.

    Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions, and to issue clear, concise verbal and/or written instructions to subordinates and other employees, and to report operations verbally or in writing to superiors.

    Demonstrated personal effectiveness, credibility, thoroughness, flexibility, and collaboration skills in adhering to and advancing the City’s vision, mission, and values.

    Benefits Include:
    Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Saving and Flexible Spending, City of Lone Tree paid Basic Life, Short Term & Long-Term Disability, PERA and voluntary retirement plans, Wellness Programs- including free recreation center pass and onsite fully equipped gym, AFLAC Benefits-Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness, EAP, RTD ECO Pass, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO package, and 11 paid holidays.
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Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications
  • Community College of Aurora
  • Aurora, CO FULL_TIME
  • Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications Community College of Aurora Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 230550 Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aur...
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Director, Training & Communications
  • DISH
  • Englewood, CO FULL_TIME
  • Company Summary: As a member of the In Home Services executive leadership team, the Director, Training & Communications is responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive strategy for deliverin...
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Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Lunar Outpost
  • Arvada, CO FULL_TIME
  • Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sust...
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Communications Director/Public Information Officer
  • State of Colorado Job Opportunities
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • Department Information This position is not part of the state-classified system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. About the Colorado Department of Local Af...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Lead Communications Technician
  • IES Communications
  • Englewood, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionJob Summary: The Lead Communications Technician will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Lead Comm Tech's task will be to en...
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Executive Administrative Assistant
  • Peer Assistance Services Inc
  • Denver, CO
  • Peer Assistance Services, Inc., is a community-based, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit Colorado corporation. Our mission, to le...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Teaching Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Director of Debate
  • University of Denver
  • Denver, CO
  • The University of Denver's vision is to be a great private university dedicated to the public good. The Department of Co...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Multimedia Designer ( Remote & Onsite Once a week ) ----- LOCALS ONLY PLS
  • Zillion Technologies, Inc.
  • Denver, CO
  • THIS IS A DIRECT BANKING CLIENT REQUIREMENT ! Those authorized to work without sponsorship are encouraged to apply pleas...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Media Planner Buyer
  • Growth Marketing Werks
  • Denver, CO
  • Join our team of media experts and leave your mark as a Senior Media Planner Buyer! Are you ready to be part of somethin...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Courtroom Presentation Specialist
  • Contact Government Services, LLC
  • Denver, CO
  • Courtroom Presentation Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal As a Courtroom Presentation Sp...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Technical Communications Intern
  • Mortgage365
  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Mortgage365 is a rapidly growing Fintech startup dedicated to creating technology that will revolutionize the mortgage i...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Media Planner Buyer
  • HR Advantage Group
  • Denver, CO
  • Join our team of media experts and leave your mark as a Senior Media Planner Buyer! Are you ready to be part of somethin...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Multimedia Designer ( Remote & Onsite Once a week ) ----- LOCALS ONLY PLS
  • Zillion Technologies Inc.
  • Denver, CO
  • THIS IS A DIRECT BANKING CLIENT REQUIREMENT ! Those authorized to work without sponsorship are encouraged to apply pleas...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...
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What does a Communications Director do?

Communications Director in Sumter, SC
The communications director, who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the president without the need for Senate confirmation, is usually given an office in the West Wing of the White House.
December 27, 2019
Communications Director in Bakersfield, CA
For public relations and fundraising management positions, a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, English, fundraising, or journalism is generally required.
December 13, 2019
Communications Director in New London, CT
The Communications Director is a permanent position.
January 29, 2020
And the communications ministry of your church – every church – is the same! It takes a centralized communications leader and a team (of staff and/or volunteers and other support) to intentionally and strategically organize the various communications messages that your church has to share with your congregation and community.
December 20, 2019