Responsibilities

• Manage media relations including responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases and statements, identifying cases of possible interest, and developing professional relationships with local and national media.
• Draft speeches for the District Attorney and senior staff.
• Design and develop content for HCDAO external facing digital content, including its website, and social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, X).
• Design and develop content for HCDAO external facing print materials including flyers and informational brochures.
• Work with data scientists and HCDAO Information Technology to identify and visualize prosecutorial trends.
• Develop and maintain the HCDAO’s logo, branding, and typography.
• Coordinate with HCDAO External Affairs in order to support its community/grassroots initiatives.
• Coordinate with HCDAO government affairs consultants to support federal, state, and local legislative initiatives and activities.
• Counsel the District Attorney and senior executives on communications issues as they emerge.
• Manage staff members responsible for court and visual communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least twelve (12) years’ experience in news media, public relations, and/or political campaigns.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson or advising executive leadership on communications matters.
• Experience managing social media, press releases, public releases, and public statements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and with understanding of the unique requirements of the Texas Public Information Act and ethics rules affecting prosecutors.
• Able to work effectively with senior executives and manage staff.
• Knowledge of public-sector and criminal justice communications.

Preferred

• Experience with digital media is preferred.