Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the City of Albuquerque as a Public Affairs Specialist. This pivotal role bridges government communication with community engagement, shaping public perception and fostering transparency. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve New Mexico's largest metropolitan area.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive health and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Career advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic communication plans for city initiatives
- Manage social media channels and digital content platforms
- Coordinate media relations and press conferences
- Draft press releases, speeches, and official statements
- Organize community outreach events and public forums
- Analyze public feedback and sentiment data
- Collaborate with department heads on messaging consistency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of public sector or government communications experience
- Proven crisis communication and media management skills
- Expertise in social media analytics and content creation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CMS platforms
- Valid New Mexico driver's license