Multimedia Coordinator - Communications & Outreach Division

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17141
Department: County Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/ :59 PM Central
Position Description
General Summary:
The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking a Multimedia Coordinator to join our Communications and Outreach Division. The Harris County Attorney is the chief civil legal officer for Harris County. Our office represents the County, elected officials, and employees in legal matters and works on behalf of the residents through strategic litigation and enforcement of laws that protect the public.
This role offers a unique opportunity to help tell the story of our work through graphics, photography, and video. From concepting and shooting social content to designing graphics for email and print, you'll help us elevate the visibility of our office and connect with the community. This position reports to the Multimedia Specialist and plays a key role in advancing the mission and initiatives of HCAO through strategic multimedia storytelling.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create graphics for a variety of platforms and purposes, including social media, email, flyers, and other print and digital materials.
• Support content for HCAO's social media channels, including pulling elements together to create posts and posting to various platforms.
• Monitor and respond to HCAO's social media channels as necessary, in coordination with the Communications team.
• Reporting on social media and content engagement and performance, including compiling metrics and basic analysis.
• Capture and edit photo and video content to highlight the office's work, initiatives, and events.
• Support live event coverage, including press conferences, community events, and major announcements.
• Collaborate on the development of digital campaigns, including graphics, social media assets, and printed materials such as flyers and brochures.
• Assist in upholding brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Contribute to overall Communications and Outreach Division efforts, including event support and internal communications.

Other Duties:

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Supporting Job Application Documents:

• Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references with their application.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience with graphic design, content creation, and photo/video production.
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in relevant positions where similar skills were utilized.
  • An Associate Degree may be substituted for additional experience.
• Strong working knowledge of related equipment and software.
• Experience creating graphics for a variety of formats and use cases (e.g., social media, email, flyers)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with photo and video capture, editing, and production, as well as related lighting and camera equipment.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube) and content optimization for each.
• Ability to attend events that occur outside of typical working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and problem solve when needed.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences

• Previous experience working on a communications or media team is preferred.
• A sincere interest in public service and/or local government.
• Experience or interest in working with diverse communities.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator) or other comparable design and editing software.
• Experience with social media scheduling or analytics tools.

General Information
About the Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO):
Located in downtown Houston, HCAO serves as the chief civil law office for Harris County, Texas's largest county. The office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and multiple emergency network agencies in civil legal matters. The office also provides legal advice and counsel to County elected officials, appointed officials, departments, and employees. With more than 300 attorneys and staff, the office handles a broad range of public law, including general counsel services, defensive litigation, affirmative and special litigation, employment, environmental enforcement, real estate, property tax, compliance and revenue, child protective services, disability and elder law, hospital district representation, communications and outreach, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. The County Attorney's Office plays a vital role in protecting the legal interests of Harris County, advising public officials, supporting effective county operations, and serving the residents of Harris County through high-quality, ethical, and professional legal work.
About County Attorney Abbie Kamin:
Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Abbie Kamin to serve as County Attorney. She took office on June 15, 2026. Kamin is a native Houstonian, attorney, and public servant who has represented District C on Houston City Council since 2020. Prior to her service on City Council, she practiced law with a focus on general civil litigation and civil rights litigation, including work involving voting rights and Title IX matters. She also served as Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League's Southwest Region and previously worked in Texas Legislature. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. County Attorney Kamin leads the office with a focus on effective legal representation, sound public administration, professionalism, and service to Harris County
Position Type and Typical Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, however work hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job typically operates in a professional office environment, and the employee in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.
• This is largely a sedentary role, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Compensation:

• The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidate's qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.
• In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of experience with graphic design, content creation, and photo/video production?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more
• I do not have this experience

03
Do you have a strong working knowledge of related equipment and software?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in relevant positions where similar skills were utilized?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience creating graphics for a variety of formats and use cases (e.g., social media, email, flyers)?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Yes
• No

06
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

07
Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references with their application.Did you provide these supporting documents along with your application?

• Yes

Required Question