Cory Chandler
Deputy Communications Director @Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Communications Director @Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Austin, TX, US
Responsible for guiding the development of an editorial strategy across the department’s primary communication channels, including the Press Office, social media, marketing, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine and PBS series.Provides strategic counsel to the division director and other leaders for agency priorities, including ways to maximize positive communication opportunities and strategic messaging.Helps manage internal and external communication, including creating talking points and other specialized materials to assist employees in communicating on important or controversial topics and respond to media requests.Assists and advises TPWD’s executive director, communications director and other division directors on proactive and reactive measures to address sensitive or controversial issues.Collaborates with other communication professionals at the Governor’s Press Office or other state agencies on communication projects of interest, including reactive responses to address sensitive or controversial issues.Oversees media communications group business, including personnel matters, and budget preparation and management.Oversees bid specifications for communications services, and reviews bids and contracts with outside vendors.
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Art, Design
Texas Tech University
Graduate, Strategic Communication and Innovation
ABOUT CORY CHANDLER
I am a results-driven Communications Director with extensive experience leading strategic communications across public relations, marketing, social media, video production, web development and magazine publishing. Known for a servant-leader mindset that empowers teams and fosters collaboration, I combine a strong entrepreneurial mentality and visionary strategies with the drive to see projects through to completion. Also adept at crafting compelling narratives, building brand presence and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that engage audiences and achieve organizational goals. Competencies: Communications Strategy : Public Relations : Content Development : Change Management : Editorial Revisions : Project Management : Editor : Legislation and Public Policy : Newsletters : Multimedia/Video Production : Journalism : Press Releases : Publications Media : Social Media : Website Redesign : Teamwork & Collaboration Key highlights: Oversaw 3-year growth in Magazine annual net revenue from to Managed a campaign using email, display ads, paid search, and social promotion to garner $64M in delinquent tax filings, 30% above goal Increased Fiscal Notes newsletter readership by 373% over a rolling 3-month average, attracting 25% of the year\'s subscribers in a single month
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