Salary: $12,533.57 - $18,223.81 Monthly
Location : 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA
Job Type: Salaried - Full-time
Job Number: 2026-10-14
Department: Management Services Department
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The PositionOPEN EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIODJob Description:. Under the direction of the City Manager, this position leads citywide communications and community engagement - including internal/external communications, media relations, and messaging consistency across departments. The position builds and maintains partnerships with stakeholders, directs community outreach and civic events, oversees emergency/crisis communications, graphic design services, and Glendale TV Studios operations. The position also coordinates the citywide media relations team and advises the City Council, and Executive leadership on public communication and engagement matters.
Classification Code: 1108
Reporting Relationships:This position reports to the City Manager.
Common Responsibilities:In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:
Skills and Abilities Customer Service
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
Ethics
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Performance
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
Safety
Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Teamwork
Foster a teamwork environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Communications
Give and receive direction in English.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Equipment
Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.
Cyber Security
Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.
Minimum RequirementsThe following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Education:Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or a related field is required. A Master's Degree in the above-stated areas is desirable.
Experience:Eight years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, community engagement or public relations is required three years of which must include experience working in a supervisory or management capacity in a union environment. Experience managing communications in municipal government is highly desirable.
Transportation:A valid California Class C driver's license is required.
Click to view the complete class specification outlining all job duties and requirements: Working ConditionsWork is primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
Work is primarily performed Monday to Friday during regular office hours.
Evening, weekend and holiday work will be required.
Emergency response may be required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Selection ProcessEVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience and education will be invited to the selection process.ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight: 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position. Candidates must pass the exam with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or a related field?
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Do you possess at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, community engagement or public relations, three years of which must include experience working in a supervisory or management capacity in a union environment?
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If your answer to question #2 is yes, please describe your applicable experience. If you answered no, please type N/A.
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Do you possess experience managing communications in municipal government?
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If your answer to question #4 is yes, please describe your applicable experience. If you answered no, please type N/A.
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If you currently work for a public agency or have worked for one in the last 5 years, please list your position title as well as your final monthly salary or hourly wage for that position.
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Within the salary range as identified on this bulletin, what are your salary expectations for this position?
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