Communications Manager-002980

Wayne County Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Detroit Full-time Manager Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Wayne County. Detroit · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $68,000–$113,000.

Estimated pay

Wayne County has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$68,000 – $113,000

What the middle half of mid-level communications roles in Detroit paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $113,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll examine federal grant awards to find local development stories worth pitching
You'll take Economic Development stories to local, national, and niche media outlets
You'll build a social plan and coordinate its rollout with the Communications Department
You'll arrange press events and keep County teams informed about department achievements
You'll manage department branding, presentation materials, merchandise, collateral, and newsletters

What you bring

A bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, or a related discipline
Three to five years of experience in a related communications field
Hands-on familiarity with varied communication methods and resources

Who this fits

This role suits a communications professional who can work across four department divisions and serve both internal and external audiences. It is a full-time position based in Detroit, reporting to the department's deputy director.

From the employer

The Communications Manager will work under the management of the Deputy Director of the Economic Development Department. The Communications Manager will have a cross-departmental insight into our four component divisions and will look for opportunities to tell positive stories based on the work emerging from each division. The Communications Manager will identify stories for both internal and external audiences and generally ensure the proper branding and representation of the Economic Development Department.

REQUIRED TASKS·

Working with the full resources of the Economic Development Department, The Communications Manager shall:
Analyze recent federal grant distributions to local municipalities and organizations, identifying potential stories to pitch.
Regularly pitch Economic Development stories to local and national niche media, aiming for a high volume of stories along with pre-identified key outlets.
Create a social media strategy for Economic Development departmental activities and coordinate implementation of that strategy with the Communications Department.
Coordinate press conferences, conference appearances, and other media opportunities for the Department.
Facilitate internal County communications regarding Economic Development activities and achievements.
Hold responsibility for all Economic Development Department branding needs, including template design, presentation support, merchandise and collateral orders, etc.
Update Monthly or Bimonthly electronic newsletter with information on upcoming events, Wayne County businesses in the news, helpful tools, and news from our resource partners.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism or related field.

Experience Requirements

3-5 years of experience in related field
Experience with various communication techniques and resources