CCT​/Public Information Officer​/Media Relations - County Judge & Commissioners Court - J10054

Base Pay: $31.73 Hourly.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for creating and enabling effective communication between Nueces County and regional news media outlets and the general public. This position will serve as Nueces County’s primary steward of accurate information sharing and County adherence to relevant brand, communications, social media and related guidelines, policies, and laws. Acts in a public relations capacity in coordinating with the media and receiving inquiries from constituents.

The incumbent is responsible for the overall development and implementation of the county’s Public Affairs programs and services.

The employee will serve as part of the Emergency Management Team and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Nueces County.

The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS HI PS:
Individual is responsible to, follows policies established by, and is appointed by Commissioners Court and reports to the Nueces County Commissioners Court and the County Judge daily. Provides support to Commissioners Court and keeps the court informed on issues that directly impact county business. Keep the County Judge and Commissioners informed on the general operations of the department and notify the Commissioners on situations that directly impact their individual Precinct.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all county officials, department heads, governmental jurisdictions, the private sector, and the public. Commissioners Court approves the department budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Effectively communicate critical information to the public.

Maintain County digital communication accounts, editorial calendars, compose planned and ad hoc content.

Prepare and distribute all press releases and information for distribution by media outlets on behalf of Nueces County.

Help develop a social media plan for Nueces County Commissioners Court.

Help each member of the court with social media design and message delivery.

Respond to media and public information requests.

Serve as the “face” of Nueces County as necessary.

Preserve and enhance the Nueces County brand.

Provide onsite and remote public affairs counsel to Commissioners Court and elected officials in Nueces County.

Draft and execute public affairs plans as needed for events, programs, crisis events, and emergencies.

Draft, edit, and coordinate approval for public affairs products including press releases, media advisories, speeches, video scripts, bylined articles, emails, social media posts, talking points and other written materials. Nueces County Commissioners Court will have final decision and editorial authority on processes and documents.

Liaison with members of the media and media organizations. Respond to media queries, coordinate accurate responses, and respond to queries with information approved. Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, media availabilities and online events for Commissioners Court, Nueces County Elected Official if these officials want help.

Produce or coordinate the production of multimedia products including infographics, graphs, charts, presentations, videos, podcasts, and online events as needed.

Edit, update, and provide new content for Nueces County website and other properties as needed. Create and maintain official Nueces County social media properties as needed. Coordinate content across platforms.

Monitor interaction on social media properties and provide feedback regarding message clarity and understanding.

Attends public meetings; on frequent occasions such meetings may occur in evening hours or require out of town travel.

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