SENIOR MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST

SENIOR MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary: $67,916.00 - $84,895.00 Annually Location: Missouri City, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00621-031026 Department: Communications Opening Date: 03/10/2026 Closing Date: 6/10/2026 5:00 PM Central

Description: The City of Missouri City, proudly known as the "Show Me City"-a vibrant and growing community recognized for its dedication to innovation, transparency, and exceptional public service, is seeking a communications professional to join its Communications Department. This full-time position supports the development, promotion, and maintenance of the City's brand by identifying, implementing, and continuously improving best practices in public relations, crisis communication, and social media engagement. The position reports directly to the Communications Manager and plays a key role in ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely communication with the community and media.

Examples of Work:

• Develops and maintains an up-to-date media contact list; serve as a primary point of contact for media and public inquiries; and provide accurate and relevant information to the community and media outlets.
• Participates in meetings with media representatives, business leaders, professional development organizations, and various agencies as directed.
• Prepares professional news releases, talking points, articles, and other written materials for City departments, applying best practices when preparing and distributing information to the media.
• Coordinates with media outlets to organize press conferences as directed; provide departments with appropriate media contacts according to established communication protocols; and assist with preparing the City's annual accomplishments and highlights report.
• Writes, produces, and supports video segments and projects for MCTV and social media platforms; prepare, edit, and distribute information through the City website, e-blast systems, digital message boards, social media channels, and other communications tools used by the Communications Department.
• Monitors social media activity and engagement, helping facilitate productive conversations between the public and City departments.
• Conducts interviews with selected individuals and provide backup technical support for video recording, digital imaging, photography, and file management; assist with directing and producing segments, writing and recording voiceovers, and communicating programming schedules to the public.
• Coordinates and oversees video shoot schedules; monitor workflow for scheduled events; maintains the production calendar for television shoots, meetings, special events, and other activities; and manages relationships with external vendors and partners, including developing contract terms when needed.
• Assists in developing and implementing communication strategies that improve the flow of information across the organization, ensuring important updates are shared in a timely and effective manner.
• Supports coverage of City events by capturing photos and/or video content.
• Performs other related duties as assigned; Subject to 24 hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
• The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

Medical Plans (Three Options):

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Deductibles: Single: $2,500 annually, Family: $5,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $5,000 annually, Family: $10,000 annually
• PPO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Deductibles: Single: $1,500 annually, Family: $3,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $4,500 annually, Family: $9,000 annually
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: Generic: $10, Preferred: $40, Non-Preferred: $80
• EPO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Deductibles: Single: $1,500 annually, Family: $3,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $4,500 annually, Family: $9,000 annually
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: Generic: $10, Preferred: $45, Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options):

• DHMO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Features: No deductible, No annual maximum, Member co-pay depends on the procedure
• PPO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Features: $1,500 per person annual maximum, $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision:

• Provider: Vision Service Plan
• Features: Eye Exam $10 Copay, Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance:

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage: $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City), $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account:

• Provider: Flores
• Features: Pre-tax Medical Spending Account, Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies:

• Provider: Aflac
• Accidental, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1
• Visit TMRS for more information
• Optional Deferred Compensation 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits:

• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
• Vacation: Earned based on years of service: 0-5 years: 14 days, 6 years: 15 days, 7 years: 16 days, 8 years: 17 days, 9 years: 18 days, 10-14 years: 19 days, 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
• Sick Leave: 6 days per calendar year.
• Educational Reimbursement: With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Provider: Alliance Work Partners, 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.
• Wellness Program: Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.
• Fun Benefits: Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

Application:

• 01 Select your highest level of education completed:
• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university
• Associate degree in a related field
• High school diploma or equivalent
• None of the above
• 02 How many years of professional experience do you have in communications, public relations, media relations, or a closely related field?
• One to three
• Four to five years
• Six to seven years
• Eight to nine
• Ten years or more
• 03 Which of the following best describes your experience working with the media?
• No Experience
• Limited exposure (assisted occasionally)
• Regularly wrote press releases or assisted with media responses
• Served as a primary media contact for an organization
• Extensive experience managing media relations and coordinating press conferences
• 04 Do you have experience managing organizational social media accounts?
• Yes
• No
• 05 Do you have experience working in communications for a government agency or public sector organization?
• Yes
• No
• 06 This position may require evening or weekend work and is subject to 24-hour recall. Are you able to meet this requirement?
• Yes
• No

Required Question:

• Employer: City of Missouri City
• Address: 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas, 77489
• Phone: (281) 403-8500
• Website: http://missouricitytx.gov