Communications

Vibrant, engaged Houston City Council Member’s office is looking for help with communications and media.

Note: Some evening and Saturdays required, because the Councilmember attends meetings events then as well. Flexible schedule to compensate.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in creation and tracking of strategy for communications, branding and messaging
  • Drafts weekly social media calendar/plan, ensures review by decision-makers completed in a timely fashion
  • Takes effective photos, videos; edits, clips, and archives visual assets
  • Drafts all social media content and posts 4-5xs per week; manages engagement responses
  • Drafts writing-heavy newsletter approximately monthly
  • Constantly adds new resident contacts to list, from business cards and from emails received, with correct tags so list is easily sortable (e.g. by industry, interest area); Develops and maintains other contact lists e.g. of reporters/journalists; Produces contact list by relevant segment for comms purposes
  • Drafts press releases and manage distribution to press outlets; cultivate reporter/press outlet relationships (including TV and Podcast)
  • Attends events with Councilmember + key staff in order to accomplish above
  • Other duties as assigned

Background / Skills

A candidate would be advantaged by experience in Media Relations, PR and/or Social Media. Abilities to write clearly, create basic graphics for flyers, and communicate easily will make you a better candidate.

Benefits: See

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. DO NOT apply via Indeed. Instead, please email to atlarge1@houstontx.gov:

1) A cover letter. Please include mention of any experience or training with above types of tasks (e.g. social media, press)

2) Create a sample social media post relating to the Quality of Life Committee meeting that Councilmember Ramirez chairs 7/6/26.

3) Attach any content from your past work that illustrates your skills (visual and/or written). Not more than 5 attachments, please.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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