Are you looking for an opportunity to lead communications efforts that impact the quality of life in our communities? Are you interested in playing a vital role for one of the state’s most forward-thinking Associations? Do you understand the critical role California’s 58 Counties play in the lives of our 40 million residents? Are you strategic, hard-working and visionary? If so, then the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) wants to hear from you.

CSAC is seeking a Senior Public Affairs and Member Services Manager, who will be responsible for all internal and external communication efforts, member services, and directing conference and meeting planning. Duties include supervision of professional, technical, and support staff; developing strategic communications; media relations; social media and video production; oversight of all large conferences and regional meetings; and assisting member education efforts. Incumbent is a direct report to the Deputy Executive Director of Operations & Member Services and is responsible for managing a departmental budget and supervising staff.

Role Details

• Works closely with CSAC Executive Team, as well as legislative unit, to develop effective communications strategies and delivery of member services.
• Oversees media relations, both proactively and reactively. This includes responding to inquiries, building relationships, finding spokespeople, and preparing media releases.
• Supervises staff to prioritize and assign work; conduct performance evaluations; ensure staff is adequately trained; ensure that employees comply with policies and procedures; maintain a healthy and safe working environment; and make recommendations for hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures for the department.
• Administers and monitors the departmental budget including allocating resources and approving expenditures.
• Oversees social media, webinar, video and graphic production.
• Prepares scripts for elected officials, helps set conference agendas, and oversees program flow.
• Coordinates and monitors the development of any publications (printed or electronic) and the association’s website.
• Participates and helps lead collaborative projects with partnership programs (ex., CSAC Institute/Foundation, CSAC Finance Corporation & Corporate Program, and Institute for Local Government); identifies program and/or member needs and provides resources and solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public administration or a related field and seven years’ experience in communications and/or public relations, including three years in a supervisory role; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to resumes@counties.org.

KXTV/ABC10, a TEGNA company in Sacramento, is looking for a Community Relations Manager. The Community Relations Manager, reporting to the Director of Marketing, identifies, creates and manages community relations activities that help deliver and solidify the ABC10 – We Stand for You brand. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop and maintain strong community relationships and consistently represent ABC10 in a professional and inclusive manner.

Role Details

Identify, cultivate, and execute relationships and related events with area organizations that reflect the station’s Building a Better Community initiative focusing on these key areas:

Diversity

Education

Food Insecurity

Housing Insecurity

Personal and Community Health

Develop and execute quarterly rolling calendar of events.

Evaluate and recommend organizations, individuals and events through a formal brand litmus test that identifies strategies, resources needed, revenue potential, and impact on the recommended organization.

Create scalable, rapid response and long-term grassroots engagement strategies.

Build, leverage and share positive relationships and partnerships with various external/internal stakeholders.

Be the point person for all community events.

Work closely with the Director of Marketing to develop and execute community relations activities.

Participate in twice yearly internal TEGNA Foundation local grant review process.

Act as backup to Performance Marketing Manager on an as needed basis.

We’re looking for a customer-focused growth marketer with a track record of driving lead generation and lifecycle marketing. You will be responsible for creating and managing the marketing funnel that will help Fizz Champagne Club take over the California market and beyond, and the nurturing campaigns to turn fans into club customers and continue to grow the club business and revenue. You’ll strategize, execute and refine campaigns that communicate in a highly personalized manner with potential customers and club members, from awareness, engagement and club sign-up, to membership upgrade and long-term retention.

We need a critical thinker with a test-and-learn mindset. You will constantly imagine new ways of engaging with customers by first building a deep understanding of their needs, aspirations, and challenges. You’ll be tasked with developing a customer marketing strategy, user segmentation and targeting, building lead generation and nurture programs using the right channels and content, tracking and measuring success of those programs, and testing and experimenting with new channels of customer communications.

Role Details

• Use various marketing channels (social media, email, website, etc) to drive traffic and club conversion for Fizz Champagne Club.
• Create content to drive awareness and engagement, purposefully connecting potential customers with the Fizz lifestyle, leading to club conversion and growth.
• Build and lead a team of contractors to successfully deliver on the strategy to build the funnel (web design, SEO, ads, etc).
• Design and run experiments (A/B or multivariate) to test and improve conversion and other key performance indicators
• Identify and track key performance indicators and continue to optimize the campaigns to meet business goals.

• As the district public information officer, coordinate crisis communications for the district and participate in regional school safety planning efforts for the purpose of recommending appropriate action and distributing appropriate information
• Support leadership in responses to inquiries and complaints received from citizens, news media and school district personnel for the purpose of disseminating appropriate information
• Provide professional public relations counsel and assistance to the district office administration, School Board and school administrators for the purpose of ensuring compliance with laws and regulations regarding communications
• Recommend innovative and promotional avenues of communication for various types of media and counsel top management on effective communication strategies for the purpose of increasing interest in the district by providing information regarding the district as expansive as possible
• Serve as information liaison between the total school system and the community at large and as an intermediary between school and district-level administrators/officials and the media for the purpose of communicating information regarding the district
• Create and maintain district and school websites and social media platforms while providing staff training, guidance and insight on school website/social media maintenance for the purpose of sharing information and ensuring compliance with media regulations
• Write communication policies and procedures for handling sensitive information or media contact for the purpose of ensuring compliance with media regulations
  Facilitate all advertising, promotions, publicity and public outreach activities as well as manage contracts for advertising, sponsorships and other promotional activities for the purpose of sharing information regarding district activities
• Help solve impact of negative public opinion by writing material and suggesting the communication forum and media for the purpose of maintaining a positive presence in the community
• Contact media representatives for the purpose of initiating articles and news releases about District programs; communicate with media representatives about sensitive or controversial information; create press kits and other media information
• Develop and maintain accurate records of the district’s public relations program for the purpose of evaluating opportunities for improvement
• Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive internal and external district communication plan including, but not limited to, publications, media relations, electronic communications for the purpose of sharing information regarding district activities and programs
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging of the district for the purpose of promoting interest in the district and its’ programs
• Establish and maintain two-way communication systems among schools, offices, departments and the district and among the district, the media, and the public for the purpose of developing positive relationships and consistent sharing of information regarding district activities
• Organize, assimilate and disseminate facts about the district to the public through news media for the purpose of communicating information regarding district activities and programs
• Oversee and edit the writing and production of communication materials for the purpose of ensuring appropriate use of language and punctuation and proper content
• Provide in-service training as required on media, public and community relations for the purpose of increasing the communication capacity of district employees
• Provide professional assistance in the development of various publications (brochures, newsletters, information bulletins, annual financial documents) for school and departments for the purpose of supporting other staff in completing media tasks Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and District Leadership Team for the purpose of sharing and gathering information and providing advice on how potential policy initiatives will affect public opinion about District programs
• Establish annual objectives for and evaluate the district’s community relations program for the purpose of developing clear direction for district community relations and sharing of information
• Solicit feedback through formal and informal means on activities, products and purposes of the community relations program and the school district in general. Occasionally conduct public opinion research to assess program outcomes for the purpose of improving services
• Utilize and manage digital systems for the purpose of sharing timely information with stakeholders
• Utilize professional tools and software such as Adobe Creative Suite software applications including Photoshop, Lightroom and InDesign for the purpose of documenting and sharing information regarding district activities and programs
• Effectively manage district and school website content and support school staff with website needs for the purpose of ensuring proper content and compliance with regulations
• Effectively and professionally communicate informational material through small and large presentations to diverse groups within the district and various community partners for the purpose of sharing information regarding district activities and programs
• Participate in regional and statewide school public relations associations for the purpose of representing the district and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the District

Are you a rockstar Account Supervisor or experienced Senior Account Leader at a PR or ad agency who is eager to use your strategic marketing, inclusive and multicultural expertise to make a positive social impact?
Sagent is looking for an Account Supervisor to join our growing team. Are you passionate about applying integrated marketing principles to create positive, inclusive social and environmental impact? Do you have at least seven years of experience at a stand-out advertising or PR agency on a regional, statewide or national level, with extensive multicultural experience? Are you an exceptional strategic writer? If so, keep reading. A strong candidate is strategic and a proven team builder who enjoys coaching and empowering a group of smart, creative marketing project managers to achieve outstanding, measurable results.

About the position:
An Account Supervisor is a key client service leader and strategy developer on large or notable accounts, maintaining relationships between the agency and assigned clients, leading members of the agency’s account team, and delivering measurable results that achieve client goals. You would provide strategic multicultural advertising, communications, and outreach leadership to the team, and client accounts and teams.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Government Affairs, the Manager, Grant Writing and Research (Candidate) will primarily focus on identifying, researching, and drafting grant proposals for RPPG local government clients—largely in the areas of transportation, infrastructure, housing, homelessness, climate, public safety, and other areas that support critical public services. The candidate will also perform research on federal, state, regional and private grants opportunities on behalf of the firm’s clients. Candidate is expected to directly engage and work collaboratively with clients to assess viability of funding opportunities in order to best position them for successful grant awards. With regard to unsuccessful grant applications, the candidate will be responsible for coordinating a debrief with the awarding agency to provide client with feedback on how best to be competitive for future rounds of grant funding. Additionally, this position will assist the RPPG legislative advocacy and support team with state legislative/regulatory research, legislative analysis, monthly written updates and end-of-year client reports.

As a core member of the RPPG team, candidate must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and feel comfortable directly interfacing with clients. Moreover, the candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to be a self-starter while receiving minimal supervision and must have the willingness and temperament to take direction from senior staff.

The County Executive Office currently has one vacancy for a Digital Communications Specialist. This position is primarily responsible for managing multiple website design projects and for creating digital content that communicates to both external and internal audiences. It is also responsible for providing ongoing insight into the latest web trends, creating navigation for an intuitive experience, creating and implementing layout and branding standards across several websites, and managing and developing content for an internal website to communicate employee programs and services.

The ideal candidate should have experience collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create digital communication products for community engagement and outreach and will have the ability to develop website functions using HTML code to facilitate a smooth end-to-end experience for the user. The candidate must also demonstrate strong communication skills and writing skills to prepare marketing and outreach strategies in a digital environment, including social media, digital advertising, web-based communication, and digital newsletter preparation. This candidate will have experience building survey forms, creating graphic art, posting video content, and may also have experience using geographic information system software.

Edelman Sacramento is hiring! We are looking for a smart and motivated Account Executive (AE) to join our dynamic team! As a critical office for the world’s largest independent PR firm, the Sacramento team works on local issues, critical statewide campaigns, and national and global initiatives for some of the most recognized brands and non-profit organizations. This position will support our Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs Team, working across a diverse range of clients on public awareness and education campaigns working on important topics including health, labor and workforce development and environmental sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong writer and creative thinker who is detailed, organized and eager to learn and work with clients in a variety of fast-paced industries. This is a great multi-discipline opportunity to apply skills and build expertise in public relations, media relations, issues management, social purpose, stakeholder engagement, digital engagement, and social marketing.  

In accordance with health and safety regulations around COVID19, this position would be 100% remote with eventual plans to work from the downtown Sacramento office, once health and safety experts deem it is safe to do so.