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Marketing Specialist (Marketing Specialist II)

Job #: 2026-29

  • TWC Job #: 16942212
  • Travel Required: Up to 10%
  • Monthly Salary: $4,166.67 - $5,000.00
  • Position Location: Austin, TX
  • Group Step: B18
  • Class: 1823
  • Status: Open

Marketing Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Marketing Specialist (Marketing Specialist II) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT) – Texas Film Commission (TFC).

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $4,166.67 - $5,000.00 a month ($50,000.04 - $60,000.00 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position performs moderately complex (journey-level) marketing work. Assists in planning and maintenance of TFC social media; planning, facilitating and coordinating marketing initiatives, events, and communication materials; and supports the TFC marketing team. Supports and coordinates co-op advertising, marketing initiatives, and events.

  • Maintains TFC social media accounts/platforms.
  • Gathers and creates assets/content for TFC social media accounts/platforms.
  • Maintains the TFC Job Hotline and events calendar.
  • Serves as a point of contact for all film festivals in Texas, providing guidance, resources, information, and community contacts to support film festivals region’s economic development and tourism goals.
  • Assists with the development of marketing plans and social media calendars.
  • Responds to education and workforce training inquiries and collaborates with the TFC marketing team on workshop planning.
  • Maintains a database of industry and community contacts for marketing events.
  • Assists in the creation and preparation of marketing materials (such as brochures, program flyers, stickers), delivery and maintaining an up-to-date inventory.
  • Represents TFC at trade shows, film festivals, conferences, and industry events, and assists in organizing registration logistics for TFC staff participation.
  • Collaborates with colleagues in responding to constituent inquiries regarding TFC services and other general industry inquiries; troubleshoots as needed. Assists with requests for ceremonial letters for industry events, festivals, etc.
  • Remains well informed of EDT and OOG initiatives, policies, procedures, operations, news releases, web content, programs, and statewide trends.
  • Maintains a regular work schedule.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

How You’ll Qualify

  • High school graduate or equivalent; and
  • Two (2) years of directly related experience in the film/television/commercial/advertising industries.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in communications, public relations, film/television, graphic design/advertising, marketing or a related field;
  • Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; HTML, CSS, Express Engine, and Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge relating to social media platforms and management; and
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management and event planning.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.
 
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