City of Tuscaloosa
Richard Rush has a diverse work experience in various roles related to strategic communications, journalism, public relations, and marketing. Richard is currently serving as the Executive Director of Strategic Communications at the City of Tuscaloosa since April 2019. Prior to this, they worked as an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Samford University starting from August 2016. Before that, they held the position of Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Belmont University from 2015 to 2016. Richard also worked as a Doctoral Instructor/Student in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at the University of Alabama from 2012 to 2015. Richard has experience as a Communications Specialist at Birmingham-Southern College from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, Richard has worked as an Account Director at Cummings Creative Group from 2008 to 2010 and held roles in PR/Marketing at Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation in 2008. Richard also served as an Advertising and Marketing Specialist at ETI Multifamily from 2007 to 2008. Richard's earlier experience includes working as a Football Recruiter/Player Relations Liaison at the University of Alabama from 2001 to 2006.
Richard Rush's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama, where they studied Public Relations and Political Science from 2001 to 2006. Richard then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Advertising and Public Relations at The University of Alabama from 2007 to 2008. Richard later completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Relations, Sport Communication, and Mass Communication at the University of Alabama from 2012 to 2015.
City of Tuscaloosa
The City of Tuscaloosa, home to 100,000+ residents, prestigious colleges and thriving industry, is a data-driven, transparent municipal government. Join the City of Tuscaloosa's team by applying online at https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us Our standard of excellence: to be the most innovative and effectively managed city in the United States. Mayor's Core Beliefs 1. Western Tuscaloosa and other parts of our City who have not benefited from the economic prosperity of Tuscaloosa will again thrive both residentially and commercially. 2. The City of Tuscaloosa will be a customer friendly environment and our work will be open, efficient and effective. 3. Comprehensive Planning and infrastructure investments will be essential to preserving our neighborhoods, promoting economic development and ensuring a high quality of life. 4. All Citizens will be safe in all areas of our City. If trouble arises, whether crime, fire or an act of nature, our response will be swift and effective. 5. All children academically at-risk will have the opportunity for highly effective pre-k programs. 6. The ability to serve our Citizens is a shared responsibility among all departments and employees, which requires that we consistently provide the highest level of performance, dedication and integrity.