Press Secretary fo Mayor - City of Seattle, Seattle,WA

[Ebony Symone]

Job Title	Press Secretary
Closing Date/Time	Tue. 05/21/19 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary	$86,652.00 - $130,019.76 Annually
Job Type	Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time
Location	City Hall, 600 4th Ave., Seattle, Washington
Department	Mayor's Office

Position Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions  Custom Form Fields

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Office of the Mayor is seeking a Press Secretary with deep communications and media relations experience to help advance the City's policy priorities and serve the public. We are looking for someone who has: • Experience working for an elected official, other government official, candidates for public office, or other principal • Served as an on-the-record spokesperson • A collaborative, pro-active approach to communications • A calm, thoughtful approach to communications.

Job Responsibilities:

To be successful in this role, you have: • Built relationships with local and national media • Served as an on-the-record spokesperson • Helped develop and execute a communications strategy • Helped advance policy priorities • Drafted and fact-checked a range of communications materials • Helped plan, advance, and execute media events • Helped manage and track incoming media and general communications requests To be effective in this role, you are: • Committed to public service • Comfortable providing high quality communications and writing under tight deadlines • Highly detailed and organized • Eager to take on new projects and willing to adjust priorities as needed • Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Qualifications:

A successful applicant will have a professional career that reflects a commitment to public service and strategic media relations. This career orientation should be complemented by demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in the following areas: • Working as an on-the-record spokesperson for a candidate, executive, or official • Crisis communications • Building relationships with media • Delivering accurate well-written and oral communications in a fast-paced environment • Working within a communication strategy and advancing policy priorities • Planning, advancing, and executing media events

Additional Information:

In addition to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle , please upload: • A cover letter explaining your interest and capability to perform this job • A PDF resume which illustrates your related skills and abilities • A writing sample of no more than 2,000 words; we welcome writing samples in a press release, op-ed, or memo format. This hiring process involves background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. Who may apply: This position is open to all applicants that meet the above qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Please follow the link to apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/2435632/press-secretary?keywords=press&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs