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The City of Lincoln Communications Division within the Mayor's Office is seeking a new
Chief Communications Officer
to shape the future of communications for the City's initiatives and services by overseeing the communications efforts of all City departments.
A Day in the Life Involves providing leadership and strategic direction for determining priorities, goals, and objectives to ensure City communications are current, accurate, effective, and timely. You will also be leading the Communications Division of the City of Lincoln through the development and implementation of a strategic communications vision. This role will work in coordination with the Mayor’s Office to communicate key messages and serve as an official spokesperson for the City. Work is performed independently with administrative direction received from the Mayor or their designee. Supervision is exercised over team members.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, journalism, business or public administration as it relates to public relations.
Six years of experience involving community relations work.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous communication strategy development and oversight.
Experience in the public sector; local, state, or federal government.
Experience working on or managing a political campaign.
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Chief Communications Officer
to shape the future of communications for the City's initiatives and services by overseeing the communications efforts of all City departments.
A Day in the Life Involves providing leadership and strategic direction for determining priorities, goals, and objectives to ensure City communications are current, accurate, effective, and timely. You will also be leading the Communications Division of the City of Lincoln through the development and implementation of a strategic communications vision. This role will work in coordination with the Mayor’s Office to communicate key messages and serve as an official spokesperson for the City. Work is performed independently with administrative direction received from the Mayor or their designee. Supervision is exercised over team members.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, journalism, business or public administration as it relates to public relations.
Six years of experience involving community relations work.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous communication strategy development and oversight.
Experience in the public sector; local, state, or federal government.
Experience working on or managing a political campaign.
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