Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
City Hall, Hampton, VA
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
09409
Department
MARKETING & OUTREACH
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Function
The City of Hampton, Virginia is seeking an innovative, strategic, and visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO).
This executive leadership position is responsible for advancing Hamptons brand, reputation, resident engagement, talent attraction, economic development positioning, and strategic communications. The CMCO will develop and execute data-driven marketing and communications strategies that strengthen Hamptons competitive position as a destination for residents, businesses, visitors, investors, and workforce talent.
What Youll Do
As Hamptons senior marketing and communications executive, you will:
Who Were Looking For
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking executive with success leading integrated marketing and communications initiatives, including brand development, audience engagement, digital and content marketing, media and public communications, marketing analytics, CRM and automation platforms, website optimization, and AI-powered marketing technologies.
Why Hampton?
Hampton is a vibrant waterfront community rich in history, innovation, and opportunity. Home to world-class attractions, thriving neighborhoods, a growing economy, and a strong commitment to resident engagement, Hampton offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on a city poised for continued growth and success.
If youre ready to help tell Hamptons story, strengthen its brand, and shape its future, we invite you to apply!
This position will be advertised until filled. Click here to review the full job description.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Employees birthday
A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.
Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.
Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.
Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field of study?
02
Which of the following options below best describes your experience in communications, public relations, and media relations in a governmental or public relations environment?
03
Which of the following options below best describes your supervisory or team leader experience in communications, marketing or public relations environment?
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If you have previous experience in a municipal setting, please explain where you gained this experience with each municipal employer. If you answered "No experience," please type "N/A" in the space provided below.
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Which of the following options below best describes your experience in brand development, audience engagement, digital and content marketing, media and public communications, marketing analytics, CRM and automation platforms, website optimization, and AI-powered marketing technologies?
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Please provide a description to support your response to question 5 below.
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I understand that I will be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations and may be required to work long and unusual hours during such situations.
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This position requires that you possess a valid Virginia Drivers License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:
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I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Required Question
Employer City of Hampton
Address 22 Lincoln Street
Hampton, Virginia, 23669
Phone (757) 727-6407
Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr