kandidatu France

Head of the press service

Département des Alpes-Maritimes · Local government

En français : Chef du service presse

This job in plain words

This category A job is based in Nice, in the communication, events and protocol department. The head of the press service handles the press relations of the local authority and manages a team.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The post is open to the grades of attaché, attaché principal and attaché hors classe.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree in information and communication
Experience
Experience in a management role or similar missions in a local authority or the private sector
Contract
Civil servants (permanent, by transfer or secondment) and contract staff. For a contract worker: contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Master's degree in information and communication
  • Experience in a management role or similar missions
  • Very good writing skills and knowledge of local and national media
  • A listening manager who helps the team grow
  • Driving licence category B required

What you would do

  • Handle press relations for the local authority
  • Organise events, receptions and official ceremonies
  • Propose and coordinate the communication actions of the departmental council
  • React quickly to requests from media and events

How to apply

Apply through the employer's website linked from the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. You can also send your file by email to the employer.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Latest promotion decision (arrêté de promotion d'échelon)

Good to know:

  • Category A (management grade)
  • English is an asset
  • Post vacant from 13/11/2026

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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