Director of Public Relations and Strategic Co

Tampa Housing Authority

Tampa, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Department: Public Relations

Reports To: SVP/COO

Summary

The role of the director of public relations and strategic communications is one that requires constant attention to detail and an eye for strategy. Overseeing all aspects of internal and external public relations and communications for the THA. This duties for this position include media relations and communications with business and governmental officials, internal and external public, clients, stakeholders, and THA team members. Customary public relations duties such as writing press releases, garnering media as needed, promoting THA, and upholding favorable public image with internal and external clients and partnerships. Strategizes and manage crisis situations and communications for THA. Manage a positive social media presence, prepare content, photographs, storytelling that communicates the good work the Authority is doing with clients and internal/external partners and stakeholders. Must be able to manage a variety of responsibilities at once while still maintaining focus on the big picture and positive THA brand. This role will require program and event coordination, ability to lead and manage teams, consultants or individuals who work on PR-related projects and events. Maintain historical data and records of special projects and programs, including speech writing, promotion of events and nurturing community engagement. This position also is the custodian of public records for the THA and must maintain compliance with Florida public records laws.

Essential Job Functions

Developing marketing campaigns to promote events and activities to increase awareness of THA mission objectives.
Writing articles for newspapers and other publications to promote THA mission, programs, events, and other activities
Write media alerts, press releases and coordinating media coverage of THA’s programs, special events and ribbon cuttings.
Scheduling interviews with reporters from radio stations, television stations, and other media outlets.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive media contact list.
Developing and enhance marketing plans to promote THA in a positive imagine, branding the THA as one of the nation’s leading housing agencies.
Serve as a liaison to the THA Board of Commissioners to ensure they are equipped for meetings, speaking engagements, and opportunities to advance the Mission of the THA.
Coordinating public relations campaigns for special events such as award ceremonies, community, and client outreach events and others.
Create and design alluring collateral, i.e., brochures, flyers, and a monthly newsletter to cross-brand THA favorably locally and nationally. This may from time to time include modifications and rebranding of the logo, colors, fonts to create an always relevant brand for THA.