Communications Manager #26-42 (20756589)

Communications Manager #26-42 (20756589)
Category Communications

Region San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type Full-Time

Close Date 8/2/2026 at 11:59pm

$12,452.83-$16,812.08 Monthly

Description
We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation . Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.

The Communications Manager will prop up the city’s onsite crew – propelling self‑directed, onsite personnel through an integrated suite of brand‑propelling communications deployments.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Redwood City, City Manager’s Office, Communications Division invites you to apply for the position of Communications Manager . This role is an integral member of the City’s management team, mandating the development and execution of Redwood City’s communication strategy. Responsibilities include propelling an integrated communications program that advances the City’s mandate and propels community engagement.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to

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JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.

Education, Training & Experience
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible, professional level experience in journalism, mass media communication, marketing, public relations or public information. Candidates with public sector, corporate or public relations agency experience are invited to apply. Experience with the latest web-based outreach and engagement technologies and interactive media is highly desirable.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Journalism, Public or Media Relations, Communications, Marketing, Social and Interactive Media or a closely related field.

Knowledge of:

Advanced principles, techniques and practices of public information, media, marketing and public relations

Advanced principles and techniques of professional writing, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Cutting edge principles of interactive outreach strategies and technologies, including use of social media, Web 2.0, and other web‑based communication tools and technologies

Principles, practices and concepts of open government and citizen participation and municipal government services

Effective outreach strategies and techniques for engaging community and neighborhood organizations

Principles of learning, work teams, and process improvements

Modern office technology, equipment, and procedures, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a variety of web‑based applications

Ability to:

Demonstrate leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations and marketing program

Think innovatively, translating strategic thinking into action plans and output

Utilize excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills

Prepare a wide variety of communication tools, using both traditional and social media

Engage professionally and represent the City to a wide range of constituents

Establish positive relationships with civic organizations, business associations and community groups

Maintain quality relationships with elected officials and senior management

Organize, prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changes in priority

Plan and implement major projects on schedule with measurable results

Exercise sound judgment and creative problem‑solving consistent with essential job functions and City values

Pay high attention to detail and factual accuracy

Work independently with minimal supervision

Interpret and explain City programs, policies and procedures clearly to non‑experts

Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Must work in a standard office environment, drive to regional locations as needed. Bilingual ability is desirable.

Special Instructions
Submit your application including Resume and Cover Letter via www.CalOpps.org by Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Oral Board interviews & Written Exercise will be held in-person on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Note: Candidates selected to advance to the Department Interview will receive notice on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Must submit a complete application. Mandatory materials include Resume.

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