Communications Manager
20 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Communications Manager to lead their centralized communications function in Houston, TX. The role involves providing strategic direction and oversight for branding, outreach, media relations, and digital communications.
About the Role
As the Communications Manager, you will lead a high-performing team, develop and implement an agency-wide communications strategy, oversee brand management, and ensure effective public engagement. You will also manage media relations, public outreach, and internal communications while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
- 5 years of experience working with local government, non-profit programs, schools, or in job-related duties.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in communications, public administration/public policy, urban planning, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, with at least 3-5 years leading teams and managing cross-functional staff.
- Proven track record in media relations, crisis/issues communications, and spokesperson training/coaching.
Houston-Galveston Area Council
H-GAC is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13 county Gulf Coast region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 7 million people. H-GAC's mission is to serve as the instrument of local government cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly development and the safety and welfare of its citizens. H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.
Houston, TX