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Please Note:All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed./To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended./College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended.If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

A skills test such as a graphic design will be required at the time of interview.**

To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on the link below:

https://www.tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ERS-brochure-final-1.pdf

*Submitted Through Work in Texas: *

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. CAPPS Recruit:https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

General Description:

The Multimedia Communications Specialist supports TVC's Communications goal to inform veterans across the state of Texas of the free services available to them through an array of platforms including website, social media, and traditional media. This individual works as a creative, multimedia storyteller using graphics, photography, and videography. The successful candidate will be responsible for the illustrative design layout of agency reports. * *

/To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telecommuting policy. The policy is decided by division and contingent on continued performance.///

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

40% - Graphics Design and Report Layout for Program-specific or Agency-wide Projects

· Design graphics with TVC branding style for social media, event flyers, signage, and other agency needs

· Design and layout the TVC Texas Benefits Booklet, biennial reports, and program brochures

• Edit copy for accuracy, grammar, spelling and punctuation

· Research, design promotional items and work with the finance department to produce and order outreach materials

40% - Videography/Photography for Agency-wide, Outreach or Special Events
· Provide photography for assigned external outreach events or internal communications * Shoot and edit videos for outreach efforts to include social media campaigns and for dissemination to traditional media 10% - Edit website content

· Upload articles, photos and videos into website content management system

· Update website when requested by TVC Programs and perform routine site audits and ongoing maintenance

10% - CAPPS Internal Procurement System

· Order promotional items and department equipment through internal procurement system

Perform other duties as assigned.

Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf

Education:Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

College Transcripts are required, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

Minimum Experience: Two (2) years designing multimedia graphics, shooting and editing video, and other communications and public information related activities. / / Additional Requirements:  A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of news and communication media; various social media platforms; editing and preparing informational material; design principles

· Ability to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency, to compose usable content for websites and social media, to design broad communications plans and materials, and to communicate effectively

· Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

· Knowledge of the use of Adobe Creative Suite (such as InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop), and/or similar type software, including Canva

· Knowledge of the design, illustration, and production of publications or other informational and educational material

· Knowledge of drafting, editing, and preparing publications and reports

· Knowledge of graphic visualizations of data, presentations and copy layout

· Skill in editing and proofreading online and print materials for accuracy and completeness

· Skill in website design and/or development and maintenance

· Skill in the creation of print materials from concept to final production stage

· Ability to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency

· Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others.

*Environmental & Physical Conditions: * Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documentsmust be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information: The TexasVeterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

Job: *Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Organization: *TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Title: TVC - Multimedia Communications Specialist (Information Specialist III)

Location: Texas-Austin

Requisition ID: 00042476