Information Specialist III

Are you a storyteller who wants to help your co-workers understand your agency’s noble public service mission? Are you an accomplished deadline writer who is as comfortable crafting a policy, an all-employee message or a wellness newsletter?

Who We Are

TWC connects people with careers all over the state. While we are headquartered on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, we have offices statewide.

This position is now designated as a full-time telework position but may be required at some point to work out of our Human Resources office in the TWC headquarters on the north lawn of the State Capitol.

What You’ll Do

The Information Specialist III will be part of a team that researches, writes, edits and produces content and materials for TWC’s internal communications team. You’ll be a working member of the agency’s internal communications team, which is part of Human Resources (HR). HR partners with business areas throughout the agency. The work is varied and at times can be fast-paced and deadline driven.

What You’ll Earn

The starting salary is $4,600.00 a month.

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, vacation leave and a variety of retirement plans. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

TWC is a Family-Friendly Certified Workplace.

What You Need To Get Hired

Knowledge of agency functions, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of news and communication media, editing and preparing informational material and copy layout.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and management.
Work effectively as a team; set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to write and produce content on tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently while understanding the need for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others.

Other Things We’ll Be Looking For

Experience writing communications for large groups of employees.
Experience writing and reviewing policy.
Familiarity with email delivery tools (i.e., GovDelivery).
Familiarity with AP style guide.
Experience with state agency legislative analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with courses in journalism, public relations, English, advertising, communications, social science, or a related field plus two years of full-time experience in positions involving such activities as writing, scripting, editing, media relations, journalism, public relations, advertising, preparation of public information releases and reports, and other news materials, or performing related activities in a public or private enterprise.
One year of full-time experience in positions involving such activities as writing, scripting, editing, media relations, journalism, public relations, advertising, preparation of public information releases and reports, and other news materials.

When Should You Apply/Other Things To Know

Apply now. This job is a 10-day posting that will be open until May 26, 2023. It’s a great job and we think it will draw a lot of applicants.

Candidates will be expected to complete a pre-interview questionnaire. Also, candidates chosen to interview should expect an in-box exercise as part of that process.

Apply through WorkInTexas.com or Taleo (https://aa270.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=101430233).

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf

TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001)

Job

Public Relations Specialists

Organization

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

May 16, 2023, 12:00:00 AM

Work From Home

Yes

Texas Workforce Commission

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