Deputy Director of Communications UN

About the Role: Under general direction, the Deputy Director assists in overseeing all communications, media relations, and public information strategies related to the Mayor’s Office and City departments. The role supports the development and execution of strategic communications initiatives, directs daily operations, media response, digital communications, and public engagement, and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership. The Deputy Director supports the Director of Communications in managing public information officers and staff, and may serve as acting director in their absence. This is an unclassified at-will position. Key Responsibilities: - Manage internal and external media and public information messaging for the Mayor’s Office and City departments. - Coordinate strategic communications initiatives, media relations, digital communications, and public engagement efforts. - Oversee timelines, deliverables, and communications projects to ensure timely completion and quality control. - Draft, review, and edit press releases, talking points, speeches, social media content, and public statements. - Coordinate and support major events, press conferences, briefings, and public appearances involving executive leadership. - Monitor media coverage and assist in responding to media inquiries, emerging issues, and crisis communications. - Facilitate communication between departments, executive leadership, public information officers, and external stakeholders. - Participate in communications planning and develop long-term messaging strategies and calendars. - Provide guidance to communications staff regarding messaging consistency and standards. - Maintain relationships with media outlets, reporters, community organizations, and partner agencies. - Analyze communications effectiveness, prepare reports, and serve as acting Director of Communications as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, political science, public administration, public relations, marketing, or a related field (preferred). - Six years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, public information, public affairs, journalism, or a related field (preferred). - Two years of supervisory or lead experience (preferred). Special Requirements: - Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain by date of hire. - Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six months from date of hire. Selection Process: Not specified in the provided text. How to Apply: Not specified in the provided text. Employment Details: - Department: Mayor's Office / City of Albuquerque - Location: Albuquerque, NM - Job Type: Unclassified at-will position - Working Conditions: Office environment with exposure to computer screens and frequent interaction with media, elected officials, staff, and the public. Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods, occasional lifting of light materials, and the ability to attend meetings and events outside normal business hours.