Communications Marketing Specialist III

Job Description

Under the guidance of leadership the Communications & Media Specialist develops written visual and digital content for websites email social media and community-facing platforms. This position supports county-wide operations serving approximately 5 million residents and 20000 employees across 80 departments by promoting the Office of the Purchasing Agents services initiatives vendor relations efforts and outreach objectives. The role creates clear engaging content that aligns with required branding and style standards supports community and stakeholder engagement and strengthens awareness of Purchasing programs and opportunities throughout Harris County. Performs duties in a safe efficient manner and in compliance with applicable rules policies and procedures while exercising strong communication diplomacy and judgment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before during or after an emergency or disaster at the departments discretion.

• Develops written visual and digital content for Purchasing platforms and outreach channels including website updates newsletters social media promotional materials event support materials photography videography and short-form video that promote department services initiatives and public engagement.

• Represents the Office of the Purchasing Agent at community events vendor functions departmental meet and greets outreach activities and County engagements to strengthen public awareness support relationship building and promote Purchasing services and initiatives.

• Plans coordinates and supports vendor outreach events community-facing functions internal engagement efforts and cross-department activities including event preparation stakeholder coordination on-site support follow-up communication and content capture.

• Coordinates with internal departments the Press Office Communications vendors and external stakeholders to ensure messaging aligns with County priorities department goals branding standards and the operational needs of Harris County Purchasing.

• Promotes Harris County objectives through outreach communications event support and public-facing materials that broaden awareness of procurement opportunities and encourage inclusive participation in vendor and community engagement activities.

• Monitors communication needs social media activity audience engagement and current content opportunities to recommend ideas maintain accessible and ADA-conscious messaging provide responsive customer service and manage multiple assignments and frequent off-site outreach activity.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing Journalism Media Public Administration or a directly related field required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in communications social media management digital content creation public outreach event support photography videography or community-facing engagement required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Applies strong written and visual communication skills to create engaging content for Purchasing platforms and outreach channels such as website updates newsletters social media promotional materials event support materials photography videography and short-form video.

• Demonstrates proficiency in digital media production attention to detail and the ability to tailor messaging to promote department services initiatives and enhance public engagement.

• Effectively manages multiple projects utilizes creative abilities and adapts content to meet branding standards and accessibility requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments maintain attention to detail exercise sound judgment and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

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 butONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

• Procurement experience and contract compliance is preferred.

• Progressively responsible experience in communications media support vendor outreach community engagement or public-facing content development preferred.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Harris County Purchasing Office Building

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.