Reporting directly to Director of Communications & Media Relations, responsible for maintaining positive county image and community relations through various county communications and events in support of the Commissioners Court and county departments. Writes and produces content for the public, social media, and media outlets including drafting and distributing articles, press releases, advertisement, newsletters, and brochures.

• Creates and produces social media content and graphics
• Collaborates with media outlets to coordinate official interviews, press conferences and other public media requests and events 
• Develops, designs, and distributes county specialty e-newsletters including overseeing the collections of materials and content 
• Coordinates and assists with county events and aids county departments specifically the Department of Infrastructure, Parks Department, Facilities Management and others, with distributing information to public
• Rotates responsibility for on-call media inquiries after-business hours and for emergencies 
• Responds and interacts directly with the public to answer questions on the roads voicemail and roads email
• Updates the website with project information and graphics
• Coordinates outreach activities to include public involvement for projects, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, media conferences, open houses, public meetings, town halls, etc.
• Serves as department liaison for Public Affairs Office and various committees
• Assists with providing insight on marketing, branding, positioning, and communication strategies
• Tracks and monitors digital feedback and engagement analytics for social media and other county news outlets
• Participates in emergency response and recovery for events such as floods, storms, tornadoes, and other natural and man-made disasters with informational content
• Provides administrative and media relations support to various county departments 
• Responds to comments/feedback as necessary through email, phone or social media messages
• Tracks and monitors coverage by news outlets
• Assists in developing and implementing a social media communication strategy for disseminating information
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Director of Communications & Media Relations
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors with occasional work outdoors for events
• Travel between work sites, as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is required to cover special events and emergencies
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, or related field and three (3) years of public information, public relations, social media management, or similar programs; OR an equal combination of education and experience
• Prior AP style writing and social media content creation experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. 

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.