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SOCIAL COPYWRITER Jobs in Hoboken, NJ at Cella
Position Description
Overview:
Harris County’s Universal Services department is bringing amazing transformation to the County’s business operations and for this objective, we are seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to join our team!
About Harris County:
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County’s governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.
About Universal Services:
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services.
Now is a great time to join the Universal Services team as we enhance critical services to the residents and internal customers of Harris County!
Position Overview:
The Assistant Director of Communications plays a key role in shaping the organization’s public image, managing strategic content, and overseeing communication initiatives. This position is responsible for handling crisis communications, supporting grants and awards submissions, coordinating external events, leading public relations efforts, managing a communications team, and ensuring adherence to communication policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, stakeholder facilitator, and strategic thinker who can effectively engage diverse audiences.
The day-to-day responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Strategy
Delegate tasks effectively and provide guidance on messaging, branding, and public relations initiatives.
Foster a collaborative environment with team and all employees and stakeholders, offering professional development opportunities for team members.
Monitor team performance and support workflow efficiency to meet deadlines and project goals.
Developing and Implementing Communication Strategy
Develop a comprehensive communication strategy to enhance Universal Services public image, support business objectives, and maintain consistent messaging.
Create long-term communication goals that align with Universal Services vision.
Tailor strategies for specific audiences (internal teams, customers, investors, media).
Set measurable objectives to evaluate the impact of communications.
Crisis Communications
Develop and implement crisis communication strategies to manage and mitigate credibility risks.
Ensures timely and effective messaging is communicated to key leaders and staff.
Coordinate with leadership to draft crisis statements, talking points, and media responses.
Monitor and assess public perception, recommending proactive measures to uphold the organization’s reputation.
Grants and Awards
Provide support in identifying and applying for grants related to organizational projects and initiatives.
Assist in tracking deadlines and reporting requirements for awarded grants.
Support the submission of award applications to showcase organizational achievements.
Collaborate with internal teams to highlight funded projects and success stories.
Events Management
Plan and execute marketing for high-profile events and community engagement initiatives.
Oversee logistics, branding, and messaging to ensure cohesive event experiences.
Develop event communications, including press releases, social media promotions, and post-event reports.
Work closely with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver successful events.
Public Relations Initiatives
Develop and execute PR campaigns that enhance the organization’s external visibility.
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and social media leads.
Monitor media trends and proactively identify opportunities for targeted messaging.
Policies and Procedures
Establish and enforce communication guidelines, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.
Maintain a crisis communication plan and train staff on best practices.
Oversee internal communications to ensure transparency and engagement within the organization.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected].
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in communications, public relations, or a similar role.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading a communications team, managing workflow, and mentoring staff.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Proven expertise in crisis communications and media relations.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Experience in event planning and public relations.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
Family Violence conviction
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience:
10 years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, or similar role
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
Working in nonprofit or government
Familiarity with digital communications, social media management, and content strategy.
Basic experience with grants, including researching opportunities and supporting applications
General Information
Location:
406 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday/8 hours
Work Arrangement:
Onsite 5 days/week for first 90 days
Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1-day WFH) after successful completion of first 90 days
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County’s behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
Title: SOCIAL COPYWRITER
Company: Cella
Location: Hoboken, NJ
