Crisis Communications Lead

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a seasoned Public Information Officer to lead media relations, crisis communications and public information programs for the department. You will serve as a spokesperson, monitor public feedback, and coordinate communications during emergencies and routine inquiries.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or related field and at least five years in media or public relations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or closely related field.
• Five years of progressive professional experience in media or public relations.
• Knowledge of Public Information Act and compliance requirements.
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements crisis communications, internal communications, programmatic communications strategy and narrative development.
• Handles highly confidential information.
• Negotiates solutions for problems of high complexity as needed.
• Participates in special projects and liaises with external organizations.
• Maintains website, social media accounts, media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and other media items for the department.
• Conducts on camera media interviews and coordinates media relations.
• Familiar with National Incident Management System, Incident Command System.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Public Information Act

AP writing style

Social media

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Houston is seeking a seasoned Public Information Officer to lead media relations, crisis communications and public information programs for the department. You will serve as a spokesperson, monitor public feedback, and coordinate communications during emergencies and routine inquiries.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or related field and at least five years in media or public relations.