Strategic Communications Director

Harris County, Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office seeks a senior communications leader to manage external communications, oversee media relations, and develop programs that advance the office's mission across platforms.

You will draft speeches, create digital and print content, guide branding, and collaborate with data science and IT to visualize prosecutorial trends, reporting to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least twelve (12) years’ experience in news media, public relations, and/or political campaigns.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson or advising executive leadership on communications matters.
• Experience managing social media, press releases, public releases, and public statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage media relations including responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases and statements, identifying cases of possible interest, and developing professional relationships with local and national media.
• Draft speeches for the District Attorney and senior staff.
• Design and develop content for HCDAO external facing digital content, including its website, and social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, X).
• Design and develop content for HCDAO external facing print materials including flyers and informational brochures.
• Work with data scientists and HCDAO Information Technology to identify and visualize prosecutorial trends.
• Develop and maintain the HCDAO’s logo, branding, and typography.
• Coordinate with HCDAO External Affairs in order to support its community/grassroots initiatives.
• Coordinate with HCDAO government affairs consultants to support federal, state, and local legislative initiatives and activities.
• Counsel the District Attorney and senior executives on communications issues as they emerge.
• Manage staff members responsible for court and visual communications.
• Report to HCDAO General Counsel with regular access to the District Attorney.

Skills

Media relations

Speechwriting

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office seeks a senior communications leader to manage external communications, oversee media relations, and develop programs that advance the office's mission across platforms.

You will draft speeches, create digital and print content, guide branding, and collaborate with data science and IT to visualize prosecutorial trends, reporting to the General Counsel.