Chief Communications Officer
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Chief Communications OfficerThe City of Colorado Springs is seeking a visionary strategic and collaborative Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to lead a team of public affairs media relations and marketing communications professionals to engage the public share vital information and tell the story of the City of Colorado Springs and its government.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Mayor the CCO serves as the Citys principal advisor and strategist for communications overseeing media/public engagement internal communications public messaging digital content and brand management.This high-impact role requires a confident and experienced leader with deep executive communications experience. The CCO will work closely with internal leadership elected officials community partners and the media to communicate the Citys priorities programs and vision with clarity credibility and reach.
*Please note that this posting will remain open until the position is filled. It also may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The City of Colorado Springs:Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak Colorado Springs is a vibrant forward-looking city with over 506000 residents. Colorado Springs is renowned for its exceptional quality of life innovative industries and natural beauty. Home to five military installations the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Colorado Springs is known as Olympic City USA and regularly finds itself atop best places lists for quality of life family and military environments.
As an organization the City of Colorado Springs is committed to being:
- Transparent in its governance
- Proactive in its approach
- Approachable in its service to the community
As the Chief Communications Officer you will:
- Lead a team of communications professionals responsible for media messaging public engagement social media crisis communications and brand marketing.
- Serve as the Citys lead spokesperson and chief architect of public messaging and media relations.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the Mayors vision and policy priorities.
- Oversee the media relations team that manages press releases media briefings digital communications social media and print publications.
- Manage the Citys brand identity as Olympic City USA ensuring a cohesive and professional public image across all platforms.
- Collaborate with civic organizations non-profits business leaders and government agencies to foster public engagement and support for key initiatives.
- Provide high-level strategic counsel to the Mayor and executive leadership including speechwriting messaging development and media coaching.
- Lead cross-organizational communications during emergency situations and high-visibility events.
- Other duties as assigned
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications
We are seeking a seasoned communications executive with:
- Proven experience developing and leading strategic communication plans in complex high-profile organizations (public or private sector).
- Deep understanding of media relations crisis communications digital engagement and brand management.
- Exceptional writing editing and public speaking abilities.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
- Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate complex situations with discretion and confidence.
- Proven track record of strategic leadership goal-setting and team development.
- Demonstrated commitment to transparency accessibility community involvement and public service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related field.
- Seven years of full-time professional experience in executive-level communications.
- Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not requiredbut they are considered desirable.Ifyou possess any ofthe preferred qualifications please include specific details inyour application.This information may beused to identify a top group of applicants.
- Masters degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related field.
- Posses professional certification such as APR (Accredited in Public Relations) or CMP (Certified Marketing Professional).
- Ten years of full-time professional experience in executive-level communications.
- Four years of experience leading dynamic and multi-level teams.
- Experience executing marketing and/or communications strategy for C-suite or other public executive.
- Experience in a public-facing and high profile organization.
Additional Information
Please contact Kristen Clinton at for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Applicants may redact information from their resumes certifications transcripts or any other additional application materials that identify the applicants age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes you may submit another application prior to the positions closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications page
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