Director, Communications

Join a Visionary Team as Director Communications!

Are you a dynamic communications leader ready to shape public perception and drive impactful messaging for a thriving county in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Were seeking a passionate and experienced Director Communications to lead our clients communication efforts and connect with the community. If youre a strategic thinker with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and navigating complex situations this is your opportunity to make a significant difference!

About the Role :

As the Director Communications youll be the architect of our clients public voice working directly with the County Administrator and Chief of Staff. Youll lead a dedicated team developing innovative strategies to enhance communication promote key initiatives and ensure consistent messaging across all platformsfrom digital and social media to traditional print and video. This isnt just about managing information; its about building trust fostering community engagement and serving as a trusted spokesperson during critical incidents. Youll be at the forefront of shaping how our client communicates with employees citizens and the media ensuring transparency and accuracy.

Salary : $100K - $120K DOE

What Youll Do :

Lead and Inspire : Hire up-skill re-organize and guide a talented team in developing impactful internal and external communications.

Strategic Storyteller : Develop and execute strategic initiatives to improve overall communication and promotion of the County.

Crisis Navigator : Oversee responses to breaking news and critical incidents ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.

Media Maestro : Build strong relationships with local media acting as a credible spokesperson and ensuring consistent messaging.

Collaborative Partner : Advise and lead coordinated messaging across all County departments and the Commissioners Court.

Content Architect : Direct the planning development and management of news and information across various County platforms including websites social media and publications.

Training & Development : Conduct training for personnel on effective media communication.

Future-Focused : Partner with the County Administrator on strategies for the future growth and centralization of the Communications Department.

Qualifications : What You Bring :

Excellent Communication Skills : Exceptional written and verbal communication with the ability to confidently speak on behalf of the County during media interviews.

Media & Tech Savvy : Strong understanding of media and web-based development with proficiency in communications technology software (Microsoft Teams SharePoint PowerPoint Adobe Suite) AI and social media.

Leadership & Impact : Proven ability to effectively hire train up-skill strategically organize and lead teams. You will guide them to work independently and take full accountability for their performance.

Strategic Thinker : Strong skills in fact-checking investigating and correcting inaccuracies to ensure consistent factual reporting.

Relationship Builder : Ability to build strong connections and trust with local media community leaders and County personnel.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelors Degree (or equivalent)

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Public Information Public Relations Media Relations Communications Journalism Marketing or a directly related field.

Four (4)  years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Must possess a valid Texas drivers license within thirty (30) days of hire .

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters Degree

Domain knowledge of County government operations and services.

Strong existing relationships and connections with local media .

Additional Information :

Salary : $130K - $155K DOE

Ready to lead the conversation Apply today and help us connect our client with its community!

For immediate consideration email cover letter and resume to .

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1