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Posted: May 7, 2008 Program Specialist 1 - Job Posting #2008-22 Location: Texas Residential Construction Commission Duties: The program specialist performs routine (journey-level) communications, design and public affairs work in the Communication division. Work involves planning, developing and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in mass communications, journalism, public relations or related field plus one (1) year experience using InDesign or QuarkXPress. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis. Contact:State of Texas Application is at: http://wit.twc.state.tx.us/WORKINTEXAS/wtx?pageid=GOV_JOB_BANK&cookiecheckflag=1. Our Web site is located at: www.trcc.state.tx.us. Mail, fax or email application to: TRCC, PO Box 13509, Austin Texas 78711-3509, fax (512) 463-9507, e-mail hr@trcc.state.tx.us. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of State Applications. --------------- Posted: May 5, 2008 Communications Director - City of Bryan Location: Bryan, Texas Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for and implementing programs that contribute to the goals of the City Council, City Manager and departments by improving understanding of the City of Bryan, its programs and the work of its City Council and staff. The Communications Director is responsible for a broad set of duties, including, but not limited to: media and community relations, written communications, basic graphic and web design and supervising the city's television station. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or a communications-related discipline and a minimum of six years of increasingly responsible work experience in professional communications is required. Extensive media relations experience and strong writing and verbal skills are essential qualities. Some previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required. Equivalent combinations of education, experience and training will be considered. Salary: The City offers an excellent benefits package & salary commensurate with experience. Contact: A City of Bryan online application is required. Interested parties should submit their resume and application online at www.bryantxjobs.com or for more information contact the City of Bryan Human Resources Department at 979/209-5060. --------------- Posted: April 29, 2008 Program Specialist Location: Texas Residential Construction Commission, Austin Duties: The successful applicant will perform routine communications work. He or she will work under supervision with limited latitude for initiative or independent judgment. Specific tasks may include conducting surveys, work with and speaking to community and professional groups, technical assistance and evaluation of research findings. Qualifications: A four-year degree in mass communications journalism, public relations or a relate field and one year of experience using InDesign or QuarkXPress are required. Candidates who can speak Spanish are preferred. Contact: State of Texas Application is at: http://wit.twc.state.tx.us/WORKINTEXAS/wtx?pageid=GOV_JOB_BANK&cookiecheckflag=1. Mail or fax application to TRCC, PO Box 13509, Austin Texas 7811-3509 or fax (512) 463-95-7, e-mail hr@trcc.state.tx.us --------------- Posted: April 15, 2008 Part-time position/large project assistance Location: Margulies Communications Group, Dallas Duties: The successful applicant will assist with a large project involving the coordination of media placements, tracking and work with the graphic design team. Qualifications: Applicants should be advertising or public relations professionals. Applicants with newspaper advertising experience are preferred. Contact: The project is set to begin in early May and will run four to six weeks. Employer will consider part-time or work from home arrangement. Please forward resume or questions to pidge@prexperts.net or call (214) 368-0909. --------------- Posted: April 7, 2008 Communications Director Location: Mental Health of Texas. Org, Austin, TX Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for overall marketing and positioning of Mental Health America of Texas. He or she will develop and deliver messages and materials and coordinate educational campaigns to promote mental health. Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field and at least three years of professional experience. Evidence of good communication skills and superior writing, editing and proofreading are also required. Contact: Lucy Bruno, Mental Health America of Texas, 1210 San Antonio Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701. 512-454-3706 Ext 207. --------------- Posted: April 7, 2008 Account Assistant Location: Enviromedia, Austin, TX Duties: Responsibilities will include executing strategic plans for clients, implementing branding campaigns under the supervision of senior staff, and assisting with new business proposals. Learn more at www.enviromedia.com. Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, communications or a related field, and at least one year of progressively responsible agency experience including special events and other aspects of new media, print and broadcast campaigns. Contact: Please send your resume and salary requirements to careers@enviromedia.com . Please list Account Assistant in the title line of your e-mail. Salary requirements must be included or your resume will not be considered --------------- Posted: March 31, 2008 Media Relations Specialist Location: First Command Financial Planning, Fort Worth Duties: The successful applicant will support the media relations unit of the corporate marketing department. He or she will write news releases, promote story ideas, serve as first contact for media inquiries and maintain files of published releases. Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred. Those with a bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations or other writing-related discipline, and industry experience in journalism or public relations are preferred. Contact: Submit resume to: Careers@firstcommand.com. --------------- Posted: March 17, 2008 Senior Account Executive Location: Vollmer Public Relations, Houston Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing public relations strategies and integrated programs for insurance, hospital, nonprofit and telemedicine clients. Specific activities will include media relations (national and local), community relations, event planning and strategic plan development. Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism or marketing, four years experience in public relations and must be excellent writers. Those with agency experience and healthcare experience are preferred. Contact: Submit resume to hr@folmerpr.com referencing Senior Account Executive. --------------- Posted: March 10, 2008 Public Relations Professional Location: Burson-Marsteller, Dallas Duties: The person chosen for this position will act as the primary day-to-day client contact overseeing the implementation of client projects. Qualifications: Applicants must have at least seven years experience in integrated communications and a strong track record of successful, proactive account management. Candidates must be experienced in developing strategic communications plans, including analysis of market data, identification of communications challenges and opportunities and the formulation of PR strategies, tactics, budgets, measurement and timelines. Salary: Burson-Marsteller offers professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package. Contact: Email cover letter with salary history and resume to dallas.resumes@bm.com. --------------- Posted: March 4, 2008 Web Coordinator Location: St. Mary's University, San Antonio Duties: The Web Coordinator has the primary responsibility of developing and maintaining the University Web site from a communications and marketing perspective. He or she will provide writing, editing, HTML and design services for the Web, coordinate development of original content for the Web site and assist with content strategies. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in related field; educational background in Web writing and Web design, and Macintosh experience are preferred. A minimum of two years professional experience in Web communications/design is required. Contact: Submit: Application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference and link to your online portfolio to: Director of Human Resources - St. Mary's University - One Camino Santa Maria - San Antonio, TX 78228-8565 - www.stmarytx.edu --------------- Posted: February 26, 2008 Corporate Relations Liaison Location: San Antonio Housing Authority, San Antonio, TX Duties: Perform specialized Public Relations, Communications and Marketing tasks as identified by the Director of Corporate Relations in the administration of departmental and organizational needs including the preparation of materials, as well as the logistics, planning and implementation of events. This person will also perform general office supervision and will provide assistance to the Director at SAHA functions and meetings. This person will serve as the point of origination for various types of correspondence from SAHA. They will be expected to develop and draft informational materials, PowerPoint presentations, flyers, newsletters, brochures and process to accommodate the implementation of external and internal public relations, media coverage, internal messaging, community building and strategic communication efforts or programs. This person will also screen, refer and accommodate routine internal and external requests, as well as inquires from the media, outside community, and SAHA staff/departments for the Director. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university required and; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations, corporate communications, with a writing and materials production focus. Knowledge of housing programs a plus and bilingual writer and speaker a plus. Demonstrate design skills and experience producing publications and communications in a multi-media environment. Contact: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. (Additional postage may be required.) This is an Internal/External announcement open to all qualified applicants. Resumes are not accepted in place of completed application, however, resumes are accepted with a completed application. Direct inquiries for and return completed application to: San Antonio Housing Authority - 818 S. Flores - San Antonio, TX 78204 PH: 210-477-6491/ Fax: 210-477-6112 Or Visit us online at www.saha.org/humanresources/html/openings.html --------------- Posted: February 22, 2008 Change Communications Specialist Location: Devon Energy, Houston, TX Duties: Successful applicants will be responsible for developing change communications plans, supporting project teams, and providing coaching and guidance to project leaders as part of a business process transformation initiative. Qualifications: Applicants must have at least five years of corporate communications experience that includes experience producing traditional and nontraditional media. Those with experience representing both clients and agencies are preferred. Contact: Please send your cover letter and resume to Deborah.Nauser@dvn.com. --------------- Posted: February 21, 2008 Marketing Coordinator Location: Goodwill USA, San Antonio Duties: Responsible for the systematic deployment of internal communication, including but not limited to huddle topics, newsletters and Intranet home page updates. Assists other areas of Marketing or Performance Excellence with administrative tasks that enable success of the overall Unit. Supports the organization's mission to help change lives through the power of work. Qualifications: Master's degree with two years of management experience, or Bachelor's degree with three years of management experience, or other combination of education, training, and experience that is equivalent. Market Goodwill Industries and explain the mission to the general public.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Bilingual preferred. Plan, organize and direct work activities. Handle fast-paced environment with high levels of stress. Demonstrate necessary skills in proof reading and desktop publishing. Evaluate opportunities and challenges. Make decisions and develop alternatives. Apply knowledge of the changing job market and business community to benefit Goodwill. Understand the nature of physical and mental disabilities and other barriers to employment. Develop and maintain own skills/team member skills by ensuring participation in required training opportunities. Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to lamartinez@goodwillsa.org --------------- Posted: February 18, 2008 Public Relations Coordinator Location: North Texas Food Bank, Dallas/Ft.Worth Duties: The successful applicant will support the Public Relations Manager, Volunteer Relations Coordinator and Warehouse Coordinator. He or she will manage a team building program, update Website content, assist with electronic publishing, cultivate electronic contacts for marketing and donations, and participate in speakers' bureau and tours. Qualifications: A college degree and one year of related experience in public relations, marketing or community relations are required. Also required is experience working in Web-based environment and effective public presentation skills. Salary: $28,000 to $32,000 Contact: Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to lashonda@ntfb.org. No phone calls please. --------------- Posted: February 12, 2008 Account Executive Location: Elizabeth Christian & Associates, Austin Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for account management for three to four demanding and diverse clients. Qualifications: Candidates must have three years of experience in a public relations agency and proven abilities in corporate PR, media and community relations, writing and event management. A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field is required. Candidates with extensive knowledge of Austin and Central Texas are preferred. Salary: $40,000 - $50,000. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), profit sharing, paid parking and more. Relocation assistance is not available. Contact: Fax a cover letter (include minimum salary requirement), resume, references and salary history to Kristin Marcum at 512.472.9699 to be considered. Deadline is Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. Please address your skills as they relate to the duties and requirements listed above. Applicants best fitting the position will be contacted for an interview. No follow up phone calls or e-mails please. --------------- Posted: February 12, 2008 Public Relations Senior Account Executive Location: GCI Group, Austin Duties: The successful applicant will work with the agency's tech practice on a fast-paced team serving enterprise technology clients. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and proactive, have a passion for media relations, strong writing skills, a strong interest and background in technology and a desire to take on project and management roles. Candidates with established relationships with key technology reporters and five years of public relations experience are preferred. Salary: GCI offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, transit checks and tuition reimbursement. Contact: Send resume to ljohanson@gcigroup.com. --------------- Posted: February 6, 2008 Account Associate Location: Elizabeth Christian & Associates Public Relations, Austin, Texas Duties: The account associate will assist a senior account manager for demanding and diverse clients. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have proven abilities in corporate PR, media, community relations and writing. Candidates must have one to three years of experience in public relations, strong writing, verbal and computer skills. A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field is required. Salary: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), profit sharing, paid parking and more. Relocation assistance is not available. Contact: Fax a cover letter (include minimum salary requirement), resume, references and salary history to Kristin Marcum at 512.472.9699 to be considered. Deadline is Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. Please address your skills as they relate to the duties and requirements listed above. Applicants best fitting the position will be contacted for an interview. No follow up phone calls or e-mails please. --------------- Posted: January 28, 2008 Part-time public affairs specialist Location: University of Texas Fine Arts Dean's Office, Austin Duties: The successful applicant will work 15 hours per week and provide support to the public affairs director, including assistance in planning and writing material for dissemination. He or she will also serve as a secondary contact for media inquiries. Qualifications: Applicants must have at least 60 hours of university credit and two years of experience in professional communications as well as demonstrated ability to use journalistic style. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or advertising and those with experience working in public affairs are preferred. Salary: $12.35 per hour, negotiable Contact: Send resume to leslie.lyon@austin.utexas.edu. --------------- Posted: January 28, 2008 Public Relations Coordinator Location: Sheshunoff Management Services, Austin Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the firm's relationships with the primary banking industry trade group, the American Banker's Association, as well as other secondary or state level associations. He or she will manage the firm's speaker bureau program, coordinate the firm's website, manage the firm's editorial calendar, and work with practice managers. Qualifications: Candidates for this position must have a college degree, with specialization in public relations or marketing, a high degree of computer proficiency, good organizational and presentation skills, and good administrative skills. Experience as an intern in a public relations firm or corporate marketing department is desirable. Contact: Please send resume, references and contact information to bmurray@smslp.com. --------------- Posted: January 17, 2008 Marketing Administrator Location: SellMark, San Antonio, TX Duties: The successful applicant will assist in all areas of sales, marketing, and development for SellMark's clients. Tasks include: prepare and distribute media materials, develop media contacts, and develop and implement advertising plans. Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, some marketing, public relations or advertising experience and excellent communication skills. Those with experience in Internet marketing are preferred. Contact: Please send resume, references and contact information to mkbsellmark@sbcglobal.net. --------------- Posted: January 16, 2008 Communications Associate Location: Environmental Defense, Austin, TX Duties: The successful applicant will assist the Texas Media Director with strategic communications. He or she will be responsible for relationships with targeted online, print and broadcast media, measuring media exposure in Texas, creating written materials, staff training for media opportunities and maintaining media lists and clips. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or marketing and three years practical experience in public relations are required. Experience in Texas press ourtreach and excellent communication skills are also required as is proficiency in Office software. Those familiar with Vocus are preferred. Contact: Forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Cheryl Pickard, PHR - Environmental Defense - 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW - Washington, DC 20009 - Email: jobs@environmentaldefense.org. --------------- Posted: January 16, 2008 Communications Specialist Location: Baker Botts L.L.P., Houston, TX Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and maintaining media relationships. He or she will also write, edit and distribute news releases. Qualifications: A college degree and five years of professional public relations or media relations experience is required. Applicants must have existing relationships with Texas-based mainstream business and legal affairs reporters. Contact: Send resume to HoustonHR@bakerbotts.com. --------------- Posted: January 14, 2008 Account Executive Location: Vollmer Public Relations, Dallas Duties: The successful applicant will manage public relations needs for clients, write media materials and conduct media relations activities with editors and broadcast reporters. Qualifications: Applicants must have three years experience in public relations and a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications or marketing. Those with experience in agency settings and consumer and/or business account experience are preferred. Contact: Please send resume to hr@vollmerpr.com. --------------- Posted: January 14, 2008 Account Coordinator/Assistant Account Executive Location: Vollmer Public Relations, Dallas Duties: The successful applicant will draft written material, develop media contact lists, conduct outreach, research for strategic plans and support special events. Qualifications: Applicants must have one year agency experience or a variety of public relations internships. Applicants must be familiar with AP style and must pass a writing and editing test. Applicants with experience in consumer and/or business accounts are preferred. Contact: Send resume to hr@vollmerpr.com listing Dallas AC/AAE in subject line. --------------- Posted: January 11, 2008 Administrative Assistant Location: Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Fort Worth Duties: Essential duties include supporting the community relations, marketing and public relations departments. Daily tasks will include, but are not limited to, handling incoming mail, preparing and filing correspondence, maintaining calendars, and preparing monthly reports and tracking sheets. Qualifications: Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite are required, with a high degree of proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and ACCESS. Applicants with prior public relations experience are preferred as are those who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Contact: Please submit resume and salary requirements to www.chk.com, Career Opportunities. No phone inquiries please. --------------- Posted: January 11, 2008 Lifestyle Marketing PR Senior Account Executive Location: Publicis Public Relations, Dallas Duties: The successful applicant will be an integrated communications team member working on regional and national programs for large brands. He or she will serve as point of contact with select clients; develop communications materials; conduct traditional and non-traditional media outreach and word-of-mouth initiatives; and implement measurement strategy. Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of four years' experience in public relations or communications, a bachelor's degree, and be proficient in AP-style. Agency experience is also required. Contact: For more information and to apply, contact Dawn Newton, recruiter, at employment-dallas@publicis-usa.com. --------------- Posted: January 3, 2008 Director, Public Relations Location: Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX Duties: The successful applicant will develop and implement the organization's overall public relations program, coordinate both internal and external strategies for public relations and marketing, oversee crisis and emergency planning and manage the public relations budget. Qualifications: Candidates must have supervisory experience, a bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field and five years experience in communications. Candidates with a master's degree, experience in health care and middle management experience in a complex health care organization are preferred. Contact: Gill Hollie - 254-724-7655 \| 800-527-JOBS \| ghollie@swmail.sw.org __________________________ Our Sponsors ---- ----- ------ -- ------ Texas Public Relations Association * 823 Congress Ave., Ste. 230, Austin, TX 78701 * 800-525-0405 Site designed by: Quicksilver Interactive Group, Inc.