What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Marketing & Communication position at Harris County?
What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2
The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for managing and directing Precinct Two’s internal and external communications. The Executive Director manages the communications staff and creates and implements communication strategies that best inform the public about the work of Precinct Two.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with the precinct’s staff and external agency to aggressively advance key the precinct storylines with the media keeping the conversation relevant with the media and stakeholders through long-term and self-driven-styled efforts.
- Develop and execute strategic media relations and communications plan that increases awareness and positive perception of Precinct Two internally and externally.
- Capitalize on unique and newsworthy stories as well as leveraging unexpected opportunities as they arise.
- Actively manage professional relationships with local and regional media engaging continuously with relevant media, editors, reporters, producers and bloggers across relevant media outlets.
- Support media relations efforts including strategy development, story pitching, fact checking, reporter targeting and results packaging.
- Create, prepare and organize news releases, media advisories, announcements, media events and broadcasts to improve relationships with media sources and journalists to obtain optimum media coverage for the precinct while the ensuring accuracy of information.
- Host media, assist with photo and/or video shoots, and supporting social media and public relations.
- Partner with the precinct staff while using a strategic approach in overseeing the department’s community relations, initiatives, internal communications and other activities specific to Precinct Two.
- Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff act as a strategic communications advisor to management by tracking periodicals, public attitudes, flagging possible consequences of prospective decisions, developing key messages, managing issues and crisis communications.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
- Two (2) years of experience serving as the primary communications lead for an organization.
- Seven (7) years in communications and/or marketing
- Three (3) years as a journalist (including editor or producer) in a major media market
- Effective and proficient writing, editing, project planning, and communication skills are required.
- Ability to convey complex information in clear, easy to understand formats.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to meet deadline.
- Detail oriented, professional, punctual, dependable, self-motivated individual with ability to think creatively.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Experience:- Strong preference for applicants who have supervised a team. (preferred)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time | Monday - Friday | Typical work hours of 8-5
Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend, evening hours or holidays may be required during special events.
- 1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002
Reporting Relationships
- Reports To Position: Deputy Chief of Staff - Public Affairs
- Supervises Positions: Digital Communications Director, Branding Manager, Special Projects Coordinator
- This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
- This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $40
