Executive Advisor III (Media Relations Manager) (U)

With a population of more than 900,000 residents spread across 225 square miles, Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Mayor Andrew J. Ginthers service to the city is anchored in his vision to make Columbus a place where equitable opportunities foster prosperity for everyone who calls our city home. Under his leadership, Columbus has been recognized as Americas Opportunity City while setting new records for job creation and population growth. As Columbus grows, Mayor Ginther and City of Columbus employees work daily to improve the life of every Columbus resident through public service that is inclusive, innovative and inspired by our greatest needs and boldest aspirations.

Mayor Ginthers signature initiatives include: Launching the Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy to reduce violent crime while realizing the most significant policing reforms in city history, such as civilian oversight of police and deploying body-worn camera technology; reducing infant mortality; expanding universal pre-kindergarten; creating the citys first-ever Office of Diversity and Inclusion and appointing the citys most diverse mayoral leadership cabinet; forming the Columbus Womens Commission to advance the well-being of women in the workplace; and establishing the Department of Neighborhoods to lead community-driven investments for revitalization.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Office of the Mayor is seeking an experienced and collaborative communications professional to serve as Media Relations Manager. Individual will plan and execute proactive engagement with the media. This includes developing plans for public announcements and press conferences, and creating run of show documents, briefings, pitches, news releases, media alerts, talking points, and supporting material. The individual in this role will also field media requests made to the Mayors Office; lead the Mayors Office response to public information requests; develop talking points in response to news of the day; and track media mentions and accomplishments.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience working daily with members of the media.

• Exceptional writing abilities across formats, particularly talking points, press releases. and bylined articles, including strong familiarity with AP Style.
• Experience counseling senior executives on communications strategy.
• Crisis communications experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining website content within a CMS system.
• Able to work collaboratively within a large organization.
• Comfort working on short deadlines in order to support members of the media working on deadline.
• 10+ years in public relations or marketing agencies preferred.

A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process.

Recruitment #: 25-0108-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Tammy Bethea

Office of the Mayor

77 North Front Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 0792

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer