Media Relations Manager

Position Description

• This position is restricted to current City of Minneapolis employees.

The mission of the Media Relations Manager position is to establish a well-coordinated strategy and process for promoting and protecting the City of Minneapolis's reputation through our relationships with the media. This role exists to set direction, standards, and effective processes for proactive and reactive engagement with journalists, with the goal of maximizing news coverage that supports the City's key narrative, reaches key audiences, and accurately and effectively conveyed to journalists (and, by extension, the public), fostering positive relationships with media outlets, and maintaining consistent, transparent communication during both routine operations and crisis situations. Ultimately, the position serves to build and protect the city's reputation through proactive and reactive media engagement, ensuring clear and accurate information dissemination.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Regular Indoor Office environment.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Five to seven years of progressive work experience in the field of Communications in directly related work. Supervisory and / or management experience required.

EQUIVALENCY :

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

None.

SELECTION PROCESS :

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

BACKGROUND CHECK :

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

UNION REPRESENTATION :

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. Review Civil Service Rules here : government / departments / hr / civil-service-rules / .

ELIGIBLE LIST STATEMENT :

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one (1) month after it has been established.

INTERVIEW SELECTION :

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.