Coordinator - Communications

Responsibilities

• Writing, Editing, & Content Development
• Serve as a writer and editor for the organization, developing, editing, and proofreading communications and content for internal and external audiences.
• Write and edit a wide range of materials, including press releases, media advisories, promotional materials, presentations, scripts, annual reports, website and email content, talking points, FAQs, and other communications.
• Ensure communications materials are accurate, clear, compelling, consistent, and aligned with organizational messaging and brand standards.
• Media Relations & Communications
• Serve as a year-round point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating interviews, story requests, media visits, productions, and other media opportunities.
• Proactively identify newsworthy stories and develop targeted media outreach to generate positive and impactful coverage of the State Fair of Texas and its mission.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with reporters, producers, editors, content creators, influencers, and other key media contacts.
• Programs, Special Events, & Fair Season
• Serve as a communications partner and point of contact for assigned departments, programs, events, projects, and initiatives, proactively identifying communications and media opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated experience developing and editing communications materials.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required, with the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and confidently in both languages with media, community partners, guests, and other stakeholders.
• Strong Spanish-language writing, editing, and proofreading skills are required.