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Project Manager - Multimedia Communications - Office of the County Judge

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager - Multimedia Communications will perform duties related to the strategic communications, graphic design, video production, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advance access and opportunity for the Fort Bend community by creating new content and using new media to build stronger ties between the County and the community.
• Support key initiatives and special projects of the Commissioners' Court and County Judge's Office by creating content that clearly communicates to the public the county's programs and priorities.
• Curate original content for inclusion in communications to external and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Office of Emergency Management on an on-going basis to communicate to the public important public safety messages, particularly in times of disaster.
• Establish and implement a community engagement plan to inform the Department's work.
• Manage social media platforms, creating and executing a posting schedule, designing communications with a consistent theme and voice.
• Monitors the latest digital trends among industry leaders and creates timely topical and culturally sensitive content.
• Responsible for monitoring and updating social media platforms and websites related to the County Judge's Office.
• Serve as chief photographer and videographer for the event at which the Judge is present or events that occur at the Historic County Courthouse.
• Provide support for public presentations, ensuring appropriate voice, branding and clearly communicates intended purposes.
• Perform any additional duties as delineated by the Fort Bend County Commissioners' Court related to the objectives of the Department.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma/GED; Minimum of two (2) years full‑time, paid, related professional experience in job responsibilities, including related to communications, social media management, graphic design or public engagement.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated command of social media management, including engagement analytics, and social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
• Demonstrated command of professional video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.
• Demonstrated command of professional graphic design tools including Adobe Photoshop, etc.; Professional writing skills.
• Ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, elected and appointed officials, department heads and the public.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal skills, including persuasion, diplomacy and problem solving to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Ability to use discretion and intelligible thought process in making responsible decisions without supervision.
• Ability to work quickly, under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Salary Range

Commensurate with position requirements.

Closing Date

Upon filling position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply. Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.