Social Media Coordinator - Communications & Outreach Division

General Summary:

The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join our Communications and Outreach Division. The Harris County Attorney is the chief civil legal officer for Harris County. Our office represents the County, elected officials, and employees in legal matters and works on behalf of the residents through strategic litigation and enforcement of laws that protect the public. This role offers a unique opportunity to help tell the story of our work through a variety of social media platforms. The coordinator will plan out content calendars, post on social media platforms, monitor and respond to comments, and keep track of reporting. This position reports to the Communications Manager and plays a key role in advancing the mission and initiatives of HCAO through strategic communications and storytelling.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Support creating content for HCAO's social media channels, including pulling elements together to write captions, creating posts to publish to various platforms and planning out content calendars. • Planning social media posts, including working with the Multimedia Coordinator for photos and videos, writing captions, and posting. • Monitor and be responsive to HCAO's social media channels • Reporting on social media and content engagement and performance, including compiling metrics and basic analysis and assisting with other reporting • Create graphic designs that help elevate awareness about HCAO, the impact of the office, determine content strategy for digital channels • Support live event coverage, including press conferences, community events, and major announcements • Collaborate on the development of digital campaigns, including graphics, social media assets, and printed materials such as flyers and brochures • Assist in upholding brand consistency (design/messaging) across all visual communications • Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest social media trends, best practices as well as new technologies (i.e., new tools, algorithm changes, platform enhancements, etc.) • Attend staff and public events, occasionally on weekends, to capture content for timely posting to social media accounts. • Contribute to overall Communications and Outreach Division efforts, including event support and other digital communications needs

Other Duties: • This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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 .