Assistant Press Secretary (Information Specialist III)
Trabajo No.: 2024-84
- No. de trabajo TWC: 16686236
- Fecha de apertura: 7/23/2024
- Requiere viajar: 25%
- Salario mensual: $4,166.67 - $5,286.67
- Ubicación de puesto: Austin, Texas
- Paso de grupo: B20
- Clase: 1832
- Status: Open
Assistant Press Secretary – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for an Assistant Press Secretary (Information Specialist III) to work in the Communications Division.
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 - $5,286.67 a month ($50,000.04 - $63,440.04 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 is a job that performs highly complex (senior-level) informational and communications work. Work involves coordinating the production of OOG publications, media management, and assists with the production of publications, news releases, and OOG website content.
- Coordinates with the Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Deputy Press Secretary to develop, manage, and organize communications activities for the Governor, including but not limited to writing press releases, fielding media inquiries, managing requests for interviews, maintaining division databases and news clippings files, etc.
- Supports OOG marketing efforts through flawless writing, editing, and proofreading of publications and web content and assisting the OOG in successfully promoting events, programs, and the Governor’s statewide initiatives.
- Assists with monitoring media coverage of the Governor’s events, appearances, and messages, and responds as needed.
- Ensures that all correspondence accurately reflects the administration’s position on issues and is well-written, grammatically correct, and accessible information. Performs research as necessary to write and respond to complex technical issues.
- Verifies that project deliverables consistently comply with departmental expectations, agency style, and communication guidelines. Verifies and thoroughly researches source information as necessary to ensure the accuracy of all correspondence prior to release.
- Coordinates with various OOG divisions and state agencies to advise the Communications Division or OOG senior leadership on, or prepare responses to, issues for press releases, media inquiries, press events, interviews, etc. Works closely with state agency communications offices to coordinate messaging and collaboration on the Governor’s initiatives.
- Assists with Governor’s office web content.
- Acts as a liaison with state agency communications offices. Assists with weekly calls with all state agencies.
- Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing the Governor’s press conferences, announcements, and other press events.
- Assists with maintaining division databases and news clippings files, as needed.
- Ensures full coordination with OOG executive and senior staff as required to plan public announcements and special events. Maintains strict confidentiality where required.
- Works collaboratively with the Appointments Division to verify information on the Governor’s appointees.
- Coordinates with the Governor’s Scheduling team as appropriate to accomplish seamless press and public events.
- Serves as the Divisional Intern Coordinator.
- Serves as the Divisional Records Retention Coordinator. Assists with inventory and classification of division files according to the OOG Records Retention Schedule, including office archiving.
- Demonstrates ethical and sound judgment in all business dealings. Promotes public confidence in the Governor and Office of the Governor’s employees.
How You’ll Qualify
- High school graduate or equivalent; and
- Three (3) years of experience in writing, editing, and disseminating public information.
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 journalism, public or community relations, communications, or a related field.
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who likes to provide informational and communications work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873