Vendor needs to provide communication and brand strategy director services. Shapes and manages the public image of the city and the partnership through consistent, compelling, and strategic communications. Oversees brand strategy, media relations and marketing campaigns to promote the organization’s initiatives year-round as well as events. Leads organization-wide communications, PR, and storytelling. Ensures brand consistency. Oversees communications to residents, businesses, media, and visitors. Manages digital platforms including social media and website, newsletters, press outreach. Develops and implements a year-round communications calendar and print materials. Works closely with all Partnership staff to achieve strategic goals and deliver high-quality results. Builds strong relationships with the media, business owners, city officials, and non-profit partners. Supervises part-time communications contractors.