The Railroad Commission Director of Public Affairs performs highly advanced, senior-level managerial work, providing direction and guidance on strategic operations and planning for internal and external communications, public engagement, outreach, and educational work.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in journalism, public relations, communications, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in media relations (e.g., print/broadcast journalism, public relations, or communications) and public communications.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a public relations team.
- Demonstrated experience as a media spokesperson.
- Demonstrated experience in social media engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic communication planning and messaging.
- Demonstrated experience in the writing and publication of speeches, op-eds, news releases, memos, white papers, fact sheets, brochures, and related materials.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
- Telework options for eligible positions
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
- Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness and Exercise Leave
- Career development programs/opportunities for advancement