Communications Specialist II | Risk Management Services

Responsibilities

• Oversees various communications projects from development of strategy to measurements of results.
• Serves as communications liaison to at least one Texas Association of Counties’ internal department and assists with communications department media assets (podcast, magazine, blog, etc.).
• Creates content for publications, promotional materials, website, social media and other digital platforms.
• Writes, copyedits, proofreads, and revises communications content as necessary.
• Identifies assigned client requirements, serves as liaison to facilitate project management and compliance with project needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Understand and meet the needs of assigned clients. Actively manage client accounts and ensure client satisfaction.
• Understands the mission of the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) and ensures that is accurately portrayed throughout materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops clear, actionable marketing and communications content that increases awareness and understanding of risk management services, benefits and coverage options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field required. Six to eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a communications-related field, including journalism, media, publications, public relations or marketing.
• Experience with local government, professional associations, insurance, or risk management is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a client-facing role developing marketing and communications materials for products or services is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work with persons from a variety of cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Proficient in AP style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Proficiency with creating content for social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram) preferred.
• Knowledge of email marketing services and content management systems preferred.