Public Information Officer — Emergency & Media Relations Lead

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks a Public Information Officer to join the Chief of Staff Office/Communications & Marketing at 611 Walker St. The role coordinates the department’s responses to a high volume of media and public inquiries, researches information, drafts responses, and coordinates reviews and approvals for Mayor’s Office communications.

This position requires strong writing, research, and judgment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced governmental environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive professional experience in media, public relations or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-volume media and public inquiries; track requests and responses.
• Research and verify information with subject matter experts for accurate responses.
• Draft clear, concise proposed responses and supporting materials.
• Obtain departmental reviews and approvals before submission to Mayor's Office.
• Serve as liaison with Mayor's Office of Communications and departmental staff for deadlines.
• Monitor media coverage and emerging issues; provide timely updates to leadership.
• Coordinate media interviews and prepare talking points for leadership.
• Support emergency and crisis communications with rapid information collection and holding statements.

Skills

Media relations

Writing and editing

Crisis communications

Research and verification

Public records handling

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration

Job description

The City of Houston seeks a Public Information Officer to join the Chief of Staff Office/Communications & Marketing at 611 Walker St. The role coordinates the department’s responses to a high volume of media and public inquiries, researches information, drafts responses, and coordinates reviews and approvals for Mayor’s Office communications.

This position requires strong writing, research, and judgment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced governmental environment.