Communications & Marketing Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Oak Creek, WI
Location: Oak Creek, WI 53154
Description:
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Oak Creek, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00010
Department: Marketing and Public Relations
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 4:00 PM Central
Summary Description
Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and community engagement? Do you have a knack for managing content across social media, digital platforms, and print materials? If so, we want YOU to join our team as the Marketing & Communications Manager for the City of Oak Creek!
Duties, Functions and Supervision/Accountability
Lead the development of communication strategies for the City across multiple platforms.
Create and share compelling stories about our local departments, businesses, and events.
Manage media relations, press releases, and public outreach initiatives.
Oversee social media account strategy and website content, ensuring everything aligns with the City's goals.
Work closely with leadership to convey important messages to residents and stakeholders.
Guide our team in crafting consistent, on-brand communications.
Collaboratively handle crisis communications and ensure the City's message is clear and timely during sensitive moments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
At least 7 years of experience in marketing communications or PR (bonus points if you have public sector experience!).
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
A good eye for detail, especially when it comes to maintaining a consistent brand voice.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Additional Information
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit
At the City of Oak Creek, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive work environment. If you're a marketing professional looking to make a significant impact on a thriving city while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please visit or click the green apply button above. Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples.
This list is intended to be a brief summary of benefits. Any specific questions should be directed to the Human Resources Division.
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Do you understand that a resume and cover letter are required as part of this application?
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Have you provided three writing samples as part of this application?
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Do you have supervisory experience?
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Have you worked in government? Please describe.
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The City of Oak Creek has a culture of working in the office, are you agreeable to working full-time in Oak Creek?
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION:By indicating yes below--I certify that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions, statements &/or attached questionnaire are true & correct to the best of my knowledge & without misrepresentations or omissions of any kind. I further understand that the making of any false or misleading statement or willful omission on the Application for Employment, or any other document, may be used to deny me employment, or if employed, used for discipline, up to & including termination. I agree that the City of Oak Creek shall not be held liable to any respect if my employment is terminated because of false statements, answers, or omissions made by me on this Application for Employment or any other document.I hereby empower an employee of the City of Oak Creek, WI or other authorized representative bearing this release to, within one year of its date, obtain information & records pertaining to me & to investigate any of the information included in this application & any or all information from Municipal, State or Federal law enforcement agencies. I also authorize the companies, schools, governmental agencies or persons named above to give any information, transcripts, records, or documents requested regarding my work experience, educational background, conviction record, character or qualifications, personal or otherwise. I hereby release the City of Oak Creek as well as those companies, schools, governmental agencies or persons from all liability for any damage that may result from the furnishing to & receiving of this information by the City of Oak Creek. In addition, I recognize that a copy of this authorization and release is as valid as the original and should be considered as such.I understand that if employed, I must furnish documents to verify my identity & eligibility for employment in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.I agree to conform to the rules.
Required Question
Location : Oak Creek, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00010
Department: Marketing and Public Relations
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 4:00 PM Central
Summary Description
Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and community engagement? Do you have a knack for managing content across social media, digital platforms, and print materials? If so, we want YOU to join our team as the Marketing & Communications Manager for the City of Oak Creek!
Duties, Functions and Supervision/Accountability
Lead the development of communication strategies for the City across multiple platforms.
Create and share compelling stories about our local departments, businesses, and events.
Manage media relations, press releases, and public outreach initiatives.
Oversee social media account strategy and website content, ensuring everything aligns with the City's goals.
Work closely with leadership to convey important messages to residents and stakeholders.
Guide our team in crafting consistent, on-brand communications.
Collaboratively handle crisis communications and ensure the City's message is clear and timely during sensitive moments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
At least 7 years of experience in marketing communications or PR (bonus points if you have public sector experience!).
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
A good eye for detail, especially when it comes to maintaining a consistent brand voice.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Additional Information
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit
At the City of Oak Creek, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive work environment. If you're a marketing professional looking to make a significant impact on a thriving city while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please visit or click the green apply button above. Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples.
- Paid Holidays
- Pension
- Paid Time Off/Vacation Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
This list is intended to be a brief summary of benefits. Any specific questions should be directed to the Human Resources Division.
01
Do you understand that a resume and cover letter are required as part of this application?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you provided three writing samples as part of this application?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you worked in government? Please describe.
05
The City of Oak Creek has a culture of working in the office, are you agreeable to working full-time in Oak Creek?
- Yes
- No
06
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION:By indicating yes below--I certify that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions, statements &/or attached questionnaire are true & correct to the best of my knowledge & without misrepresentations or omissions of any kind. I further understand that the making of any false or misleading statement or willful omission on the Application for Employment, or any other document, may be used to deny me employment, or if employed, used for discipline, up to & including termination. I agree that the City of Oak Creek shall not be held liable to any respect if my employment is terminated because of false statements, answers, or omissions made by me on this Application for Employment or any other document.I hereby empower an employee of the City of Oak Creek, WI or other authorized representative bearing this release to, within one year of its date, obtain information & records pertaining to me & to investigate any of the information included in this application & any or all information from Municipal, State or Federal law enforcement agencies. I also authorize the companies, schools, governmental agencies or persons named above to give any information, transcripts, records, or documents requested regarding my work experience, educational background, conviction record, character or qualifications, personal or otherwise. I hereby release the City of Oak Creek as well as those companies, schools, governmental agencies or persons from all liability for any damage that may result from the furnishing to & receiving of this information by the City of Oak Creek. In addition, I recognize that a copy of this authorization and release is as valid as the original and should be considered as such.I understand that if employed, I must furnish documents to verify my identity & eligibility for employment in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.I agree to conform to the rules.
- Yes
- No
Required Question