Director of Marketing and Communications (Hiring Immediately)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with URA priorities, including equitable development, affordable housing, small business support, and infrastructure investment.
• Shape messaging that reflects Pittsburgh's evolving economic landscape, honoring its industrial legacy while promoting innovation and inclusive growth.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across all platforms, initiatives, and departments.

• Serve as the primary media contact and organizational spokesperson or oversee spokesperson responsibilities.
• Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national media.
• Oversee press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and proactive storytelling.

• Develop and execute sales and marketing plans and establish revenue targets in partnership with the Finance Department.
• Create marketing campaigns which generate quality leads while ensuring promotional efforts are aligned with sales targets and organizational goals.
• Design marketing materials and launch new advertisement strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to adjust strategies, ensuring sales targets are achieved.

• Ensure transparent, accessible, and culturally responsive communication with Pittsburgh's diverse neighborhood
• Support outreach related to redevelopment projects, including public meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Address community concerns such as displacement, affordability, and equitable development

• Oversee the website, social media, email communications, and multimedia content.
• Highlight project milestones, funding opportunities, and community impact.
• Use analytics to improve engagement and reach.

• Develop and maintain crisis communications protocols.
• Provide real-time guidance to leadership during emerging issues.
• Identify reputational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Lead the coordination, logistics, and document packaging of the monthly URA Board Meetings in collaboration with the Government Affairs and Legal departments
• Lead and mentor Communications staff.
• Manage the departmental budget, consultants, and vendors.
• Establish KPIs and evaluate Communications department effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Journalism, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8 to 10+ years of progressive communications and marketing experience, preferably in government or economic development.
• Experience with leading branding and promotional strategies on behalf of an organization
• Experience developing and tracking KPI's and campaign results to optimize marketing spend and strategy
• Experience leading and managing marketing and/or communications teams
• Experience with redevelopment authorities or public-sector organizations is strongly preferred.

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations and crisis communications experience.
• Strong understanding of government and public political structures.
• Ability to engage diverse communities and navigate complex political environments.
• Familiarity with community and economic programs and projects.

• Experience leading strategic communications and crisis communications and branding.
• Experience in post-industrial or legacy cities.
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods and economic landscape.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, including travel to County and City offices
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs., standing, sitting, reaching and stretching
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

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