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City of Cambridge Director of Community & Media Relations in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Cambridge Police Department is a dedicated and diverse group of professionals who are committed to working with the community to make the City of Cambridge a safe and desirable place to live, work, pray or visit. Our mission is to partner with the community to solve problems and improve public safety in a manner that is fair, impartial, transparent, and consistent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Police Commissioner or their designee, manages a coordinated and integrated plan for all media relations, public affairs and communication strategies for the Department. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Communications and Media Relations will be responsible for the development and management of the strategic content for the Department across print, broadcast and digital media. This position works cooperatively with leadership and department staff with the objective to establish and maintain public confidence, trust and regard for the Department. Enhances and assures public awareness of Department initiatives, programs and activities through various platforms including the Department?s website and official social media accounts. The Director of Communications and Media Relations will act as the official spokesperson for the Department. Duties include but are not limited to: Promotes the Department via a comprehensive print, broadcast, and digital media relations program. Develops effective relationships with the media, community organizations and City agencies, to broaden the Department?s outreach, transparency and accountability efforts. Acts as primary liaison and spokesperson with the media and public/community interest groups; represents the Department at various meetings and/or events as assigned. Coordinates publicity concerning Department programs, initiatives, and activities by arranging press conferences, hosting media and community partners for demonstrations, and preparing, reviewing, and evaluating news releases; Identifies newsworthy Department activities and events. Provides primary oversight, management, content development and responsibility for department publications, website, social media accounts and mobile applications. Develops, edits and maintains visual assets including video, photographs, podcasts, graphics, images and adaptations of printed designs for digital use. Manages use of original artwork or adaptation of printed designs to produce digital interactive media. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing communications products and platforms and develops or revises strategies accordingly. Fosters a spirit and practice around innovation that identifies and incubates ideas at all levels of the organization, promoting the transfer of knowledge and the expansion of successful initiatives. Participates in the fiscal year goal setting and strategic planning initiatives. Supports the Department?s transparency efforts by developing strategic communications surrounding the Department?s data dashboard and use of force reporting to the community. Participates in working groups which support the Department?s internal and external communication efforts. Examples include the Commissioner?s internal advisory group, the City?s Communication Group and the Kendall Square Security Network. Responsible for electronic community notifications including systems (for example, CodeRed, Tip411, Nextdoor etc.) Provides ongoing media training of Department Staff, as necessary. Support the Department?s recruitment efforts through targeted media campaigns and community outreach. Provide oversight, direction and support to the Director of Community Outreach and other staff as assigned. . Full job description here: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAMBRIDGEMA&cws=37&rid=1161