• Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer

    City of Santa Monica (Santa Monica, CA)


    Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer

     

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    Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer

     

    Salary

     

    See Position Description

     

    Location

     

    City of Santa Monica, CA

     

    Job Type

     

    At Will

     

    Job Number

     

    250055-01

     

    Department

     

    City Manager

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/19/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

     

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    Job Summary

    Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

     

    City of Santa Monica, California

     

    Annual Salary: Up to $258,756 (salary range under review)

     

    The Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer serves as a trusted strategic partner to the City Manager and the City’s executive leadership team, providing high-level, complex administrative support for high-priority initiatives. This role works at the intersection of policy, operations, and community engagement, managing the City’s legislative platform, supporting the City Council, and collaborating regularly with intergovernmental agencies, neighborhood groups, and key community stakeholders. A central responsibility of this role is to develop, implement, and evaluate an annual, integrated strategic communications plan that strengthens the City’s brand identity, broadens awareness of major events, programs, priorities, and projects, and elevates the visibility of key messages across diverse stakeholder audiences. This role is for a forward thinking, relationship-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by meaningful, citywide impact. The position reports to the City Manager and serves as an integral member of the City Manager’s Office, while overseeing staff in the Policy & Legislative Affairs and Communications divisions, which include CityTV, Marketing/Branding, and Media Relations.

    View the full recruitment brochure here:

    Brochure (https://jobs-tbc-2020.s3.amazonaws.com/1800/files-FINAL\_Santa%20Monica-CCPAO%20Brochure.pdf)

    SALARY AND BENEFITS

    The salary range for this position is currently under review and is anticipated to be up to $258,756/annually, PLUS a competitive benefits package.

    HOW TO APPLY

    For consideration, apply ASAP and no later than midnight on Monday, January 19, 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early, as final interviews may be scheduled before the stated deadline. To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and a list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com

     

    QUESTIONS?

    Contact Recruiter for Details:

    Tina White, COO & Senior Recruiter

     

    619-948-1786

     

    [email protected]