Location: Houston,TX, USA
Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Strategic Communications
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Press Coordinator-1 will provide strategic support for the HISD Press Office and communications department. This position requires excellent writing skills, experience in a media relations role and providing on-camera interviews and statements. A combination of strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive results.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Directs development of news stories, through the writing and reporting of news releases and the planning and execution of news events.
2. Responds to inquiries from the news media by coordinating the collection of information and reporting information to the media. Serves as a spokesperson for the district.
3. Provides guidance to principals, district executives and other employees in the management of media issues, including crisis situations.
4. Develops district-wide public and media relations campaigns that promote information about the district to the public. Assists communications department in creation and implementation of annual media strategy. Establishes and utilizes media contacts to maximize positive district exposure.
5. Oversees media interviews with district administrators, personnel, and students. Monitors press coverage for accuracy and responds to inaccurate statements.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
6. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, statewide, and national media outlets.
7. Write press releases, media statements, speeches, memoranda as well as reports and briefs communicating the District's goals and messages.
8.
Coordinates content and works with the social media team to highlight student and staff achievements.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
* Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years working in a communications role. Some experience in media relations role preferred.
* Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
N/A
PROBLEM SOLVING
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses.
Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.
Monitors customer service standards.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment and may include campus visits and local travel.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.