Multimedia Coordinator
Salary
$75,263.00 Annually
Location
100 North Closner Blvd. 1st Floor, Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
2026-03469
Department
Hidalgo County - County Judge - Public Affairs Division
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:00 PM Central
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Status:
External Advertisement
Open Positions:
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Advertisement details and/or special instructions:
Please submit resume with application.
Grade:
16
General Description
Under general direction, supervise and coordinate public relation activities designed to provide County employees, citizens and area media with current information regarding all aspects of County operations. Provide direct support to the Commissioners Court and the County Administrator in the areas of public information and media relations.
Examples of Work Performed
Responds to information requests and inquiries from media and the public; assists citizens and media during Commissioners Court and other public meetings.
Acts as spokesperson for County officials or Commissioners Court as assigned.
Provides guidance and training to departmental personnel, including elected officials in communication skills, public relations techniques and effective interpersonal relations.
Prepares news releases, newsletters, information articles, legislative testimony, speeches and other materials as assigned; distribution of information includes the use of the Internet and social media platforms.
Coordinates press conferences.
Supervises and participates in preparation of educational and informational materials including films and slides for distribution to the public.
Directs, conducts and/or arranges tours of County facilities.
Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration or related field.
Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to enunciate and articulate well enough to speak to groups of people.
This position makes decisions under the general direction of the County Administrator and the Commissioners Court; interacts with the Commissioners Court, Elected Officials, Media, Community and Civic Organizations, Government and Public Organizations, Private and Business Organizations and the general public.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration or related field?
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Do you have three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination?
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How many years of experience do you have in this field?
Required Question
Employer Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
Phone 956-318-2660
Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/