Director of Production and Special Projects

3 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Houston Independent School District Full time
Job Title: Director of Production and Special Projects

Job Summary:

The Director of Production and Special Projects will lead the Communications Department, providing strategic leadership and management to drive results and achieve district goals. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive results.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for the department, aligning goals and objectives with the overall District mission.
  • Develop and implement departmental strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support press office with inquiries from local, statewide and national media as well as at press conferences and other events.
  • Manage the multimedia team in integrating new media strategies that align with District goals.
  • Write internal and external communications for distribution.
  • Work in collaboration with team members to develop communication messages for specific, identified target audiences, including format and structure of communication.
  • Work with Creative Services and Communications to provide leadership and editorial direction for content in system-wide multimedia products, including the HISD website.
  • Provide input and support for executing rapid system-wide response to emergency and other critical situations.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs, projects, and initiatives within the department and throughout the District.
  • Manage and allocate departmental resources, including budgetary planning and monitoring.
  • Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the department's area of focus.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and community stakeholders.
  • Represent the district at conferences, meetings, and events, serving as a spokesperson when needed and advocate for the department.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and grant funding to support departmental initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders on departmental activities, achievements, and challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies within the department's scope of work.
  • Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and growth to enhance leadership skills and industry knowledge.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 7-10 years of proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a similar industry or organization
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing teams, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation
  • Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and impact
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices
  • Ability to adapt to change and lead teams through organizational transitions
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity in decision-making

Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district
  • Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions
  • Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments
  • Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide

Work Complexity/Independent Judgment:

  • Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes
  • Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate
  • Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division
  • Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback

Budget Authority:

  • Participates in a group plan and/or budget development
  • Compiles and organizes data and figures

Problem Solving:

  • Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD
  • Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas
  • May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters

Impact of Decisions:

  • Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the district causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses
  • Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays

Communication/Interactions:

  • Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level
  • Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management

Customer Relationships:

  • Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues
  • Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems
  • Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines

Working/Environmental Conditions:

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment and may include travel to campuses and other District events
  • Ability to carry and/or lift up to 30 pounds

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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