Communications Specialist

About the Harris County Office of County Administration:

The Office of County Administration (OCA) was established by Harris County Commissioners Court in June 2021 and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Harris County government.

OCA is led by County Administrator Erica Lee Carter, who serves as Harris County's Chief Administrative Officer. The County Administrator provides direct supervision of County departments and coordinates long-term strategic planning, performance management and fiscal responsibility in alignment with Commissioners Court goals.

The OCA Communications Division supports enterprise communications and outreach efforts across the Office of County Administration and County departments under the County Administrator's supervision. The Division works to inform employees, residents, community partners and other stakeholders about County programs, services, initiatives and priorities through strategic communications across multiple platforms.

The Division also supports implementation of the County Strategic Plan by advancing the County’s priorities through strategic media relations, messaging and communications to the public and other stakeholders.

The Harris County Office of County Administration (OCA) is seeking a Communications Specialist I to support the Communications Division's digital communications and social media efforts. This position will primarily manage day-to-day social media content, including content development, copywriting, scheduling, publishing, monitoring and content calendar management. This position will also support the development of written communications materials and create and capture content through photography, short-form video and basic graphic design to highlight Harris County programs, services, initiatives, employees, events and accomplishments.

The Communications Specialist I works collaboratively with OCA Communications staff, County departments and other stakeholders to develop timely, accurate and engaging content for Harris County audiences. This position supports communications campaigns, public information efforts and event coverage while ensuring content follows Harris County brand, accessibility standards.

• Manage day-to-day social media content for OCA and Harris County platforms as assigned, including content development, copywriting, scheduling, publishing, monitoring and maintaining content calendars.
• Create, adapt and publish timely, accurate and engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, X, Linked In, You Tube and other digital platforms based on the audience and platform.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to or appropriately route comments and inquiries, track engagement and identify opportunities for timely content and improved audience engagement.
• Provide live and real-time social media coverage of County events, announcements, community activities, meetings and other public-facing activities.
• Draft, edit and proofread social media content, website copy, newsletter content, announcements, informational materials and other communications products for a variety of audiences.
• Write, edit and proofread social media posts, captions, announcements and other digital communications materials.
• Capture, edit and prepare photography and short-form video for social media and other communications channels, including event coverage, interviews, announcements, informational content and employee features.
• Create basic graphics and visual assets and adapt existing templates for social media, email, websites, presentations, flyers and other communications materials while maintaining Harris County brand standards.
• Track and report basic social media and digital performance…