Multimedia Coordinator – Outreach & Government Affairs

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more.

We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

The Multimedia Coordinator is a strategic communicator who will connect H-GAC’s programs, priorities, and regional impact with the people and organizations the agency serves. As part of the Outreach & Government Affairs team, this position will create clear, compelling, and visually engaging communications for residents, member governments, elected officials, community partners, media, and other stakeholders. The coordinator will support strategic communications, graphic design, digital marketing, social media, media relations, and intergovernmental relations.

This position will also monitor governmental developments, assess their relevance to H-GAC, and help align communications activities with organizational strategy. The successful candidate will be an excellent writer and strong graphic designer with sound judgment, audience awareness, and an interest in the governmental environment in which H-GAC operates.

• Strategic Communications & Content Development
  • Help develop public affairs and communications strategies that advance H-GAC’s mission, programs, and regional priorities.
  • Work with leadership and program staff to identify audiences, messages, communications needs, and appropriate outreach channels.
  • Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, reports, presentations, social media, talking points, and outreach materials.
  • Translate technical, governmental, and policy information into clear, audience-focused content.
  • Maintain editorial calendars, communications standards, and project workflows while ensuring materials are accurate and consistent.
• Graphic Design & Multimedia Communications
  • Create polished print and digital materials, including reports, infographics, presentations, newsletters, advertisements, event materials, and social media graphics.
  • Transform regional data, policies, and technical subjects into accessible and visually engaging stories.
  • Apply strong design judgment in typography, layout, imagery, branding, and information hierarchy.
  • Maintain brand consistency, develop reusable templates, and prepare files for print and digital production.
  • Coordinate with creative vendors and support photography, video, and other multimedia projects as needed.
• Digital Marketing & Social Media
  • Plan and create digital content that builds awareness of H-GAC programs, services, events, and regional initiatives.
  • Develop copy, graphics, short-form video, and multimedia content for social media, websites, email, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
  • Manage content calendars and coordinate approvals, publishing, and monitoring.
  • Monitor online conversations and news for communications opportunities or reputational concerns.
  • Use analytics and digital best practices to improve audience reach and engagement.
• Project Coordination
  • Manage multiple communications and public affairs projects from concept through delivery.
  • Coordinate schedules, requirements, reviews, approvals, and final production.
  • Support public meetings, conferences, board-related activities, community events, and outreach campaigns.
  • Explore emerging communications tools and responsible uses of artificial…