Executive Director Of Marketing & Communication

Full Time • Houston, TX, United States of America

77,362 - 97,958 (Yearly) Added 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Summary

LOCATION

1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field; 2 years of experience as a primary communications lead, or 7 years in communications/marketing with 3 years as a journalist in a major media market. Preferred candidates should have supervisory experience and be bilingual in English/Spanish.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage internal and external communications, develop and execute media relations and communication strategies, engage with local and regional media, create press materials, support community relations initiatives, and act as a strategic communications advisor to management.

INDUSTRY

Public Sector

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Harris County Precinct 2 will oversee communications efforts to enhance public awareness and perception of the precinct, while managing a team and executing strategic communication initiatives.

Position Description

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.

Requirements

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.

OR:

Seven (7) years in communications and/or marketing
Three (3) years as a journalist (including editor or producer) in a major media market

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

Preferences

Experience:

Strong preference for applicants who have supervised a team. (preferred)

Language:

Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred)

General Information

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.

Location

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

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

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.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

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