Strategic Digital Communications Manager

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX, seeks a Digital Communications Manager to lead multimedia campaigns, branding, and public awareness efforts for health programs. The role requires strategic planning, executive communication, and cross-team collaboration to advance public health outcomes.

You will supervise marketing and multimedia teams, ensure policy compliance, and report on performance and budget needs, with extended hours during emergencies and public health events.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in multimedia communications development and execution.
• Experience with brand and public awareness campaigns.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience planning and implementing communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Experience in writing, editing and overseeing content production across formats (print, digital, video, social).

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial direction for the Communications Unit and agency public awareness campaigns.
• Oversee branding, social media, websites, and other channels to ensure consistent, clear messaging.
• Manage day-to-day operations of marketing and multimedia teams, including timelines and deliverables.
• Develop and monitor budgets for communications projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with other agencies and departments to align messaging and policy.
• Lead strategic planning for long-term media initiatives and performance reporting.

Job description

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX, seeks a Digital Communications Manager to lead multimedia campaigns, branding, and public awareness efforts for health programs. The role requires strategic planning, executive communication, and cross-team collaboration to advance public health outcomes.

You will supervise marketing and multimedia teams, ensure policy compliance, and report on performance and budget needs, with extended hours during emergencies and public health events.