Coordinator - Communications

State Fair of Texas®; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State Fair of Texas is seeking a Communications Coordinator to advance mission-driven communications and public relations for its annual event and year-round programs. The role focuses on writing, editing, media outreach, and content development across multiple channels.

The position requires shaping stories for diverse audiences, managing media inquiries, and expanding Hispanic market communications in collaboration with team leadership and department partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish with media interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as writer/editor for internal and external communications, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Manage media relations: respond to inquiries, coordinate interviews, and cultivate press opportunities.
• Support planning and execution of media events, press conferences, and campaigns year-round, including signature programs.
• Develop and edit materials: press releases, promotional content, presentations, scripts, annual reports, and website content.
• Collaborate with departments to reach diverse audiences and maintain organized communications files.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Media Relations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Content Development

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

About The State Fair Of Texas

Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proceeds helping to preserve and improve our home, Fair Park; underwrite museums, community initiatives, and scholarship programs to support students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education; and help improve State Fair operations.

About The State Fair Of Texas

Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proceeds helping to preserve and improve our home, Fair Park; underwrite museums, community initiatives, and scholarship programs to support students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education; and help improve State Fair operations.

Summary

The Communications Coordinator supports the development and execution of communications and public relations efforts that advance the mission, programs, and annual event of the State Fair of Texas. This position is an important member of the Fair's communications team, serving as a key writer and editor for the organization while supporting media relations, story development, interviews, special productions, and communications surrounding programs and events throughout the year. The Coordinator develops, edits, and proofreads a wide range of communications and content, including press releases, promotional materials, presentations, scripts, annual reports, website and email content, talking points, and other internal and external communications. The Communications Coordinator will also play a key role in the State Fair’s Hispanic market communications efforts, cultivating relationships with Hispanic and Spanish-language media, developing relevant story opportunities, and helping expand awareness of the Fair, its programs, and its nonprofit mission among Hispanic audiences. The Coordinator works closely with team leadership, seasonal communications staff, and departments across the organization to support communications strategies for assigned programs, events, projects, and initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, primary responsibilities include:

Writing, Editing, & Content Development

• Serve as a writer and editor for the organization, developing, editing, and proofreading communications and content for internal and external audiences.
• Write and edit a wide range of materials, including press releases, media advisories, promotional materials, presentations, scripts, annual reports, website and email content, talking points, FAQs, and other communications.
• Ensure communications materials are accurate, clear, compelling, consistent, and aligned with organizational messaging and brand standards.

Media Relations & Communications

• Serve as a year-round point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating interviews, story requests, media visits, productions, and other media opportunities.
• Proactively identify newsworthy stories and develop targeted media outreach to generate positive and impactful coverage of the State Fair of Texas and its mission.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with reporters, producers, editors, content creators, influencers, and other key media contacts.

Programs, Special Events, & Fair Season

• Serve as a communications partner and point of contact for assigned departments, programs, events, projects, and initiatives, proactively identifying communications and media opportunities.
• Support the planning and execution of media events, press conferences, special events, productions, and other communications-related activations throughout the year, including the Big Tex Choice Awards and other signature programs.
• Develop and execute communications support for assigned State Fair programs and mission-focused initiatives throughout the year.
• Coordinate media visits, interviews, live shots, productions, and other coverage opportunities during the annual State Fair of Texas, and support seasonal media relations staff as assigned.
• Support crisis communications and emerging media issues under the direction of Public Relations leadership.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments across the organization to develop communications strategies that support organizational priorities and effectively reach diverse audiences.
• Document communications activities and provide media coverage reports, project summaries, and other reporting as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate communications files, records, media contacts, coverage, and project documentation.
• Represent the State Fair of Texas professionally at media appearances, community events, press conferences, speaking opportunities, and other events, as assigned.
• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Education, Skills And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated experience developing and editing communications materials.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required, with the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and confidently in both languages with media, community partners, guests, and other stakeholders. Strong Spanish-language writing, editing, and proofreading skills are required.