Social Media & Public Relations Specialist Apply
Under direct supervision of Public Information Officer, the Social Media & Public Relations Specialist produces content for the Harris County District Clerk’s Office (HCDCO) social media channels & manages such channels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The person hired for this position also plans and executes various public relations assignments regarding awareness & outreach campaigns carried out by the HCDCO.
- The person hired for this position is also tasked with carrying out full production of videos (filming & editing) and graphic design products for internal and external use, as well as planning and carrying out media buying operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Public Information Officer.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 40 W.P.M and 80% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of professional experience working in a position that matches all or most of the items listed in this job description.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively is essential.
- Must be able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on more than one project at a time.
- Must possess excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in the execution of assigned responsibilities.
- Extensive knowledge of management of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn – One of the main tasks for this position is growing the social media following of the HCDCO.
- Extensive knowledge of content creator software, including Adobe Premiere, Canva, PowerPoint, and VEED.
- Intermediate knowledge of Mailchimp
- Willingness to learn and apply HCDCO internal guidelines and protocols directly related to the fulfillment of the Social Media & Public Relations Specialist position.
- Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
- Testing will be required. (Grammar 80% Typing 40 words per minute with 80% accuracy)
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
- Relevant experience.
Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page.
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
- You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing.
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
- The test may be taken once every 30 days.
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m./5:00 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hours subject to change.
Salary:
$31.25 - $32.70 Hourly
- Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 pay periods
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.