Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

The City of Hampton, Virginia is seeking an innovative, strategic, and visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO). This executive leadership position is responsible for advancing Hampton's brand, reputation, resident engagement, talent attraction, economic development positioning, and strategic communications. The CMCO will develop and execute data-driven marketing and communications strategies that strengthen Hampton's competitive position as a destination for residents, businesses, visitors, investors, and workforce talent.

What You’ll Do

Lead the City's marketing, branding, and communications strategy.

Promote Hampton as a destination for residents, businesses, visitors, investors, and talent.

Direct media relations, public information, crisis communications, and executive messaging.

Oversee the City's website, social media, and digital communications platforms.

Advise City leadership on communications strategy, public engagement, and reputation management.

Strengthen community trust through transparent communications and resident engagement.

Use data and market insights to guide strategy and measure results.

Lead and develop communications staff while managing budgets and resources.

Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking executive with experience leading integrated marketing and communications initiatives, including brand development, audience engagement, digital and content marketing, media and public communications, marketing analytics, CRM and automation platforms, website optimization, and AI-powered marketing technologies.

Why Hampton
Hampton is a vibrant waterfront community rich in history, innovation, and opportunity. Home to world-class attractions, thriving neighborhoods, a growing economy, and a strong commitment to resident engagement, Hampton offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on a city poised for continued growth and success.

We invite you to apply!

This position will be advertised until filled.

Benefits Overview

Sentara Health Medical Insurance

OptumRx

Delta Dental Insurance

Anthem Blue View Vision

FSA Reimbursement accounts

Standard: Accident and Critical Illness

Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Virginia 529

Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Other forms of leave include:

Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter)

Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website).

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

The Eleven Paid Holidays Each Year Include

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Employee's birthday

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