Communications Director - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

Working At Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

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What you will do for _
_Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)_

Under the direction of the Chief Public Affairs Officer, this role develops, coordinates, and manages communications activities for Harris County Precinct 4 by performing the following duties:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

Design a cohesive communications framework through which all team members can work to deliver high impact information the general public
Oversee written content to ensure messaging aligns with precinct priorities, including (but not limited to) press releases, social media posts, brochures, promotional campaigns, newsletters and mail publications, videos, and other deliverables
Direct communications team in the strategy, development, and delivery of communications plans via print and online communications, including brochures, newsletters, flyers, publications, website, social media, and onsite signage.
Measure and report on the performance of all marketing and communications efforts and make datadriven recommendations based on results.
Coordinate across divisions to design and implement robust communications strategies for precinct priorities
Encourage collaboration and innovation within the communications team by streamlining internal communications and processes
Manage the communication team's editorial calendar
Foster relationships with members and leaders of Precinct 4 divisions to identify and execute communications needs
Ensure all internal and external communication is consistent with Precinct 4 messaging and follows AP Style and established Precinct 4 visual and written style guide.
Oversee the review and updating of Precinct 4 style guide and precinctwide communications policies as needed.
In partnership with Chief Public Affairs Officer and other team members, support crisis communications planning and messaging
Serve as an inhouse copy editor to review and approve all internal and external documents.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of communications best practices and trends.
Supervisory/Organizational Responsibilities:
Provide mentoring, messaging guidance, and creative feedback to communications staff.
Consistently develop and meet deadlines and communications objectives.
Manage projects from ideation to completion, including project plans and timelines, scopes of work, and project budgets.
Special projects and tasks assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements**:

Education:

High school diploma or G

ED equivalent
Experience:

Five (5) years of professional experience in communications, public relations or related field
Must possess strong organization and written communication skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Eagerness to collaborate and innovate across divisions and teams.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problemsolving situations.
Demonstrated experience managing teams
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communications across various topics and themes.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from the community and Precinct 4 leadership.
Actively listen and gain clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills.
Exhibit objectivity and openness to the views of others; offer and accept feedback; inspire and motivate others to perform well; give appropriate recognition to others; support others' efforts to succeed.
Skilled in writing and editing for a variety of audiences across numerous platforms.
Strong knowledge of AP Style and experience following an established company style guide.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks, work under deadlines, and adapt to changing communications needs.
Strong organizational skills. Detailoriented and wellorganized with persistent followup
Basic photography and videography skills.
Working knowledge of organizational and design tools (social media management, Trello, Facebook Business Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva)
Ability to measure and report on campaign performance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.