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Public Information Manager

This listing closes on 4/3/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Salary

$98,019.10 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

25063E

Department

Arts Commission

Opening Date

03/24/2025

Closing Date

4/3/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Position Description

The Communications Manager will manage all communications, storytelling, social media, traditional media and public messaging for the agency. Their time is spent directly on developing communications materials, managing communication channels, and supporting special projects and initiatives that support the agency’s mission.

Metro Arts is the city of Nashville's office of arts + culture. Our mission is to drive a vibrant and equitable community through the arts. Our work encompasses a wide range of public programs, grant funding and the management of the public art program and collection for the city. We believe that all Nashvillians should have access to a creative life. Our values statement and strategic plan can be found at https://www.metroartsnashville.com and our equity statement can be found here.

*If you previously applied for the position, no need to reapply"

Typical Duties

  • Designs, develops and implements key messages and communication strategies, including applying an equitable and accessible lens to all language use, communication channels, and ‘Who Is Receiving This Message?’ constituent considerations.
  • Evaluates how the impact of communications serves all communities to engage in the arts with specific attention to previously underserved communities in Nashville.
  • Ensures brand standards are consistent throughout the agency, including developing new communication visuals and documents as needed.
  • Develops and distributes press releases, media advisories and story pitches to local and national media outlets and trade publications; tracks media mentions and stories, and coordinates with TV/Film production companies regarding public art permissions.
  • Manages social media accounts, including creating, scheduling content, and tracking engagement.
  • Writes and develops content for stakeholder newsletters.
  • Leads user design, content development, and content design for the agency website and manages contributions to Nashville.gov. Collaborates as needed with Information Technology Services on technical updates to website pages and accounts.
  • Responds to all agency media requests, conducts media interviews on behalf of the agency, and prepares team members and subject matter experts on talking points for interviews.
  • Develops and implements special events or special programs that engage or directly foster specific media interest.
  • Designs key publications such as the Annual Report and other documents.
  • Seeks continuous process improvements for the entire agency, through facilitating clear and open feedback, employee evaluations, and documentation of work performance.
  • Supports the Metro Arts Commissioners’ vision, Metro Nashville Diversity Officer’s guidelines, and the agency's work in developing and sustaining equitable practices across programs and policies, furthering the team commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
  • Produces content utilizing current practices in traditional and non-traditional media, social media, and digital platforms.
  • Manages and updates the Nashville.gov and the Metro Arts websites.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive communications strategic plan that emphasizes storytelling and compelling narratives and nontraditional communications especially around our grants programming.
  • Trains and mentors Metro Arts staff as effective communicators and storytellers.
  • Requires attendance at some evening and/or weekend meetings, events workshops.  


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree plus five (5) years of professional experience in public relations, journalism, or related field.

*Substitution for experience may be considered in lieu of education*. (1:1 ratio)


Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.


Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


  • Experience with an arts, racial equity or restorative justice fields
  • Experience navigating structured organizations, such as governments, universities or large organizations obtaining buy-in on potential challenging ideas
  • Project management skills, including the ability to produce, track and manage multiple deliveries with overlapping deadlines

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
 
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
 
 
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.  

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
02
What was your major field of study? If none, write N/A.
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in communications, public relations, administrative, government, or related field?
  • no experience
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 9 years or more
04
Describe your professional experience in communications, public relations, administrative, government, or related positions. If none, write N/A.
05
Describe your experience working within communications, public relations or government fields. If none, write N/A.
06
Describe your experience with current practices in traditional media, social media, and digital platforms. If none, write N/A.
07
Describe your experience participating in television interviews and other public means of communications. If none, write N/A.
08
What is you experience with an arts, racial equity or restorative justice fields? If none, write N/A.

* Required Question

Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
Address
Human Resources Department
700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

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