Essential Job Functions:  The Senior Public Relations Manager will play a vital role in shaping and maintaining the City’s image and reputation to the public and media. The Senior Public Relations Manager will develop and implement PR strategies, manage crisis communications, create compelling content, plan media events, and build relationships with media, influencers, stakeholders, and citizens; work closely with the executive leadership team and cross-functional departments, identifying opportunities for media relations, content creation, and event planning.  Through regular stakeholder engagement and proactive media outreach, continually enhance the brand message and communications, effectively speaking to the media and addressing questions on a variety of complex to