● Approximately seven or more years of experience in communications,
public relations, marketing, journalism, public affairs, or a related
field.
● At least two years of experience supervising employees or leading the
work of communications professionals, consultants, or substantial
cross-functional teams.
● Demonstrated success developing and implementing an organization-wide
communications strategy.
● Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication
skills.
● Experience with media relations, executive communications, reputation
management, or sensitive communications issues.
● Experience managing digital communications and using data to improve
results.
● Strong project-management and decision-making skills.
● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with
audiences from varied backgrounds and perspectives.
Relevant professional experience may have been gained through
employment, consulting, freelance work, community leadership, military
service, education, or other settings. A particular college degree is
not required.
Experience That Would Be Helpful
● Communications experience in a nonprofit, public-sector, civic,
environmental, parks, cultural, advocacy, or other public-serving
organization.
● Experience communicating about government partnerships, public
projects, fundraising, memberships, sponsorships, or capital
initiatives.
● Familiarity with Austin’s communities, civic environment, or media
landscape.
● Experience with common website, email, social media, analytics, media
monitoring, design, and project management platforms.
We know that qualified candidates bring different combinations of
experience. Applicants who meet many, but not every, preferred
qualification are encouraged to apply.
