Strategic Communications Director

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Housing Authority (THA) seeks a Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications to lead internal and external communications, media relations, and crisis management for THA. You will oversee relationships with government officials, clients, stakeholders, and the THA team, crafting press materials, thoughtful messaging, and brand strategy.

Responsibilities include developing campaigns for events, coordinating media coverage, producing newsletters and collateral, managing social

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Marketing, Media Relations or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing campaigns to promote events and THA initiatives.
• Write press releases and manage media relations to promote THA programs.
• Coordinate media coverage of THA programs and ribbon cuttings.
• Schedule interviews with reporters from various media outlets.
• Prepare speeches for executives and liaise with THA Board of Commissioners.
• Oversee content for newsletters, collateral, and social media campaigns.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communications

Event planning

Content creation

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public records knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or closely related major

Tools

MS Office

Social media tools

Graphic design

Job description

Tampa Housing Authority (THA) seeks a Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications to lead internal and external communications, media relations, and crisis management for THA. You will oversee relationships with government officials, clients, stakeholders, and the THA team, crafting press materials, thoughtful messaging, and brand strategy.

Responsibilities include developing campaigns for events, coordinating media coverage, producing newsletters and collateral, managing social