Manager of Public Relations

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Manages communications initiatives that highlight the organization and its key messages. This role is responsible for developing and executing a variety of external messaging with particular emphasis on media relations. The person in this role will help Port Houston enhance brand visibility, shape public perception, and strengthen relationships with local, national, and international media outlets.

• Prepare and communicate organizational statements and talking points on a variety of topics.
• Develops and executes strategic communications and public relations initiatives that enhance the Port Houston’s reputation, transparency, and stakeholder trust.
• Brainstorm, design, and execute media relations strategies based on organizational and departmental goals.
• Reviews materials intended for public release to ensure they represent the best interest of Port Houston and are consistent with public relations objectives and policies.
• Routinely engage with and maintain positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
• Field and respond to media inquiries and act as day-to-day liaison with the media when needed.
• Write and otherwise prepare media kits, talking points, press releases, and responses to media inquiries that provide clear, consistent, and accurate messaging concerning the Port’s activities and operations.
• Manage press conferences and photo opportunities.
• Assist with Speakers Bureau and speech preparation, including writing speeches and supporting various speech-giving staff as they represent Port Houston.
• Provide reporting on activities as requested.
• Represent the brand in all communications.
• Act as primary media contact when necessary in the event of incidents or emergencies.
• Act as a good steward of Port Houston resources.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related major from a four year public or accredited private academic institution required
• 6+ years of related public relations experience required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in media relations and crisis communications
• Ability to translate complex operational issues into public messaging
• Exceptional writing and journalism skills
• Knowledge of event planning
• Attention to details and effective organizational skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees, management, and customers
• Tactical critical thinking skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Collaboration skills
• Public speaking and delivering presentation skills
• Ability to proofread and edit

• Leadership Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Building Trust
• Energy and Enthusiasm

Port Houston Administration Building

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website…