Strategic Communications Lead & Media Relations

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso seeks a communications professional to coordinate media relations, develop social media programs and serve as a spokesperson. The role involves outreach to a bilingual community, research, and strategic PR planning in collaboration with City departments.

The position manages media relations for assigned departments, builds relationships with local outlets, and oversees digital content and public messaging across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations or related field.
• Six years of professional work experience in journalism, public relations, or marketing including two years of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media relations and serve as a media contact and spokesperson.
• Develop social media programs and manage digital outreach for a bilingual community.
• Oversee research, benchmark analyses and determine PR/marketing needs with assigned departments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Media relations

Bilingual communication

Public outreach coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations or related field

Job description

City of El Paso seeks a communications professional to coordinate media relations, develop social media programs and serve as a spokesperson. The role involves outreach to a bilingual community, research, and strategic PR planning in collaboration with City departments.

The position manages media relations for assigned departments, builds relationships with local outlets, and oversees digital content and public messaging across platforms.