Broadband Public Relations & Brand Engagement Manager

Job Details

Description

Job Summary:

The salary range for this position is $98,800.00- $143,300.00 per year with a hiring range of $98,800.00 - $121,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

First reading of applicants to take place on Friday 2.28.25 at 4:45pm M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

At Pulse, we’re committed to delivering reliable, high-speed internet to our community. We’re looking for a Public Relations & Brand Engagement Manager that knows how to make the most out of every opportunity and is a natural connector who thrives on building authentic relationships. We want you to amplify our presence, forge powerful partnerships, and shape our public narrative. If you’re driven, persuasive, and know how to turn connections into impact, we want you on our team. Help us create meaningful engagement, maximize brand visibility, and keep our community at the heart of everything we do. Join Pulse and make every connection count.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with cross-functional team (Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, etc.) to align strategies, develop marketing agreements, and create lead generation programs that drive business growth.
• Develop and execute comprehensive PR strategies, in coordination with marketing initiatives to maximize and promote Pulse and partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local media, businesses, key organizations, and influencers.
• Support PIO communications and crisis communication strategies.
• Lead community outreach strategy, ensuring partnerships that align to business needs and objectives.
• Oversee Pulse sponsorships, events, and partnerships to enhance community presence and engagement.
• Monitor, track and analyze local news, community trends, and business data to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Identify and develop relationships with high-potential community organizations and businesses in order to secure opportunities to engage.
• Represent Pulse at employer and community events to strengthen brand awareness, secure endorsements, and support market expansion.
• Monitor local government and community developments, providing insights to leadership on potential risks and opportunities.
• Support organizational positioning in new geographic markets.
• Develop messaging strategies based on market research and audience insights.
• Create and coordinate messages for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consistency in brand advocacy.
• Works closely with Sales in the negotiation, development of contract terms, and execution of marketing agreements.
• Use data and market trends to find new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with others to create and execute programs and projects for reaching out to potential customers, capturing leads, and supporting business growth.
• Develop and implement communication and media relations training and coaching to staff in developing communication skills and implementing media relations strategies for various teams.
• Managing award and speaking submissions to enhance brand visibility.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Level And Management Expectations

Supervisor for Benefitted Employees:

• Provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Focus on day-to-day operations and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in In marketing, communications, event management, or a related field required.
  
  

Experience

• 5 years in professional event planning and project coordination experience required.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Certifications

• Must posses a valid driver's license.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Needs to possess or hone the ability to confidently approach a diverse range of people and strike up a conversation.
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and generate innovative, engaging, and memorable experiences.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, and weekend hours.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to handle challenging situations involving community members and volunteers with patience, good judgment, and diplomacy.
• Proven capability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure stakeholders needs are met.
• Highly motivated and very hands-on.
• Ability to work with a team or independently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to sit or stand while working for extended periods, with frequent physical tasks such as transporting and setting up tents, tables, displays, and other event materials.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including morning, evening, and weekend hours.
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Frequent exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
  
  

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefits Information

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.