Senior Media Relations Strategist

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB); Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 73.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

The Texas Water Development Board is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented communicator to share the stories of our state's most important resource: water. This senior-level role involves researching, writing, editing, and distributing information to media and the public, serving as a primary liaison with media and guiding communications strategy.

Essential duties include drafting press releases, advisories, talking points, and newsletters; developing media plans, coordinating interviews, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
• Seven years of relevant work experience in media relations.
• Experience writing press releases, articles, and other materials.
• Writing samples required upon applying for this position.

Responsabilidades

• Serves as a primary agency liaison with media and coordinates media interviews.
• Researches and identifies story ideas, angles, and relevant media to proactively pitch.
• Writes and distributes press releases, media advisories, and email blasts.
• Develops talking points and media interview materials.
• Advises senior management and staff on news issues.
• Coordinates and conducts staff media training.
• Develops and executes media plans for meetings, conferences, and agency initiatives.
• Coordinates and executes press conferences.

Conhecimentos

Media relations

Press releases

Writing

Communication skills

Public relations

Pitching to media

Formação

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

Ferramentas

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

The Texas Water Development Board is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented communicator to share the stories of our state's most important resource: water. This senior-level role involves researching, writing, editing, and distributing information to media and the public, serving as a primary liaison with media and guiding communications strategy.

Essential duties include drafting press releases, advisories, talking points, and newsletters; developing media plans, coordinating interviews, and