Communications Manager

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
City of Rancho Cordova, California

Salary: $133,834 – $163,064 annually

Join Rancho Cordova’s Communications Team as Communications Manager

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a highly experienced, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent communications professional to serve as its next Communications Manager.

Working under the direction of the Communications & Public Affairs Director, the Communications Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Communications Division and manages a talented team responsible for digital content, social media, media relations, community outreach, public engagement, and crisis communications. This position plays a key role in implementing strategic communications initiatives that inform residents, support City priorities, and strengthen community trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for digital content, social media, media relations, community outreach, and public engagement.
• Developing and implementing strategic communications plans, messaging platforms, and annual work plans that support City priorities.
• Overseeing the creation of complex communications materials, including reports, presentations, speeches, historical content, and other executive-level communications.
• Managing media relations, public information efforts, and crisis communications, including responding to emerging issues and high-profile inquiries.
• Providing strategic counsel on communications approaches, community sentiment, and emerging trends through research, analysis, and performance measurement.
• Partnering with City departments and external stakeholders to communicate major projects, initiatives, and community impacts.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator with experience in strategic communications, media relations, public engagement, crisis communications, and team leadership. They possess exceptional emotional intelligence, political awareness, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.

Why Rancho Cordova?

Located in the Sacramento region, Rancho Cordova is one of California’s most dynamic and innovative cities. City employees enjoy meaningful work, a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, CalPERS retirement, generous health benefits, alternative work schedules, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth.

APPLY TODAY!
To view the complete recruitment brochure, minimum qualifications, benefits, and application instructions, visit:

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Applications must be submitted online by June 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: The Communications Manager is a newly created position approved as part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Communications Division.