Media Representative - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Applications accepted from:
All Applicants

Division:
Management and Finance

Reporting Location:
*2999 South Wayside Drive, Houston, Texas 77023

Workdays & Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday*- Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe wellmaintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a
Media Representative to join the
Communications' Division.

Essential job duties and responsibilities include:

Representing the department as spokesperson, relaying information, promoting publicity and fielding questions, for all public/media related activities;
Promoting departmental activities through appropriate media channels.
Preparing press releases and media advisory bulletins.
Coordinating and preparing monthly statistical information for dissemination to the media, public and community;
Writing speeches; gathering information and responding to TPIA's for the department;
Assisting the Senior Division Manager with special projects, and working directly with all divisions within the department to highlight event;
Acting as a liaison between the department and the community;
Preparing and distributing responses to all media requests, information interviews, and public inquiries.
Performs other duties as requested by division and department head;
All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to lessthanoptimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a monitor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of professional experience in media, public relations or a closely related field are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES:

PREFERENCES

Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to train and mentor team.
Demonstrates time management & organizational skills.
Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Adapts well to changes; Demonstrated success working with diverse clientele.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION **YES

SALARY INFORMATION

PAY GRADE:
20

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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