Airport Public Relations Manager, Senior

General Description and Classification Standards  Directs marketing operations that result in positive media relations for an assigned department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising staff; directing activities; serving as liaison between agencies and the news media; directing market campaigns; planning media events; writing stories, articles, speeches, scripts and documents; and creating proactive materials for the media; and processing associated paperwork. 
  Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.
  Essential Duties & Responsibilities  These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. 
  • Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary and completing employee performance appraisals.  • Manages media relations staff in planning and implementing media relations for the City.  • Plans and directs news conferences and ensures that media coverage is fair and addresses all areas of concern to involved parties.  • Prepares documentation of points for the General Manager to incorporate when addressing the City Council or general public. 
  Decision Making  Uses independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of sensitive situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems. 
  Leadership Provided  Has formal supervisory authority over work group to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc. 
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. 
  • Knowledge of impression management, media and public relations and techniques and practices used in public information.  • Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with subordinates, management, media, elected officials and members of the general public.  • Ability to write press releases, speeches, statements and position papers, articulate ideas and opinions in a diplomatic manner and to supervise public information functions of the department. 
  Minimum Qualifications 
Education and Experience  Bachelors degree in journalism, public affairs or public relations, communications or a related field. 
5-8 years' of progressively responsible supervisory experience in public relations required; equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis. 
Preferred Education & Experience Bachelors degree in journalism, public affairs or public relations, communications or a related field and 8-10 years' of public relations and management experience preferred. 
Licensures and Certifications None required. 
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment  Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
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