Coordinator - Communications

Communications Coordinator

Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The State Fair of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proceeds helping to preserve and improve our home, Fair Park; underwrite museums, community initiatives, and scholarship programs to support students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education;

and help improve State Fair operations.

The Communications Coordinator supports the development and execution of communications and public relations efforts that advance the mission, programs, and annual event of the State Fair of Texas. This position is an important member of the Fair's communications team, serving as a key writer and editor for the organization while supporting media relations, story development, interviews, special productions, and communications surrounding programs and events throughout the year.

The Coordinator develops, edits, and proofreads a wide range of communications and content, including press releases, promotional materials, presentations, scripts, annual reports, website and email content, talking points, and other internal and external communications. The Communications Coordinator will also play a key role in the State Fair's Hispanic market communications efforts, cultivating relationships with Hispanic and Spanish-language media, developing relevant story opportunities, and helping expand awareness of the Fair, its programs, and its nonprofit mission among Hispanic audiences.

The Coordinator works closely with team leadership, seasonal communications staff, and departments across the organization to support communications strategies for assigned programs, events, projects, and initiatives.

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, primary responsibilities include:

• 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.
  • Support the planning and execution of media events, press conferences, special events, productions, and other communications-related activations throughout the year, including the Big Tex Choice Awards and other signature programs.
  • Develop and execute communications support for assigned State Fair programs and mission-focused initiatives throughout the year.
  • Coordinate media visits, interviews, live shots, productions, and other coverage opportunities during the annual State Fair of Texas, and…