Public Information Officer

Posting Number: 2026362

Posting/Functional

Title:

Public Information Officer

University Pay Plan

Title:

Sr Public Information Specialist

Location: San Marcos

Department: Univ Communications & Public Relations

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Funding Source: Permanent

Monthly Salary: $5,833.33

Job Category : Exempt

Job Open Date: 03/03/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 03/11/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Four years of experience in journalism, public relations, communications or related field.
• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Superlative writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex concepts and relate them in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to function efficiently in a deadline driven environment.
• Able to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong public speaking skills; ability to represent TXST with confidence.

• Fluency in Spanish; on-camera media experience; prior higher education or public sector communications experience.
• Experience managing media strategy and press outreach in a university or mission-driven organization.

The Division of Marketing and Communications seeks a media relations specialist with a proven track record for writing engaging stories and cultivating relationships with journalists to increase positive external awareness of Texas State University. The media relations specialist operates under the general supervision of the Director of Media Relations to promote a positive image of TXST among the university’s varied audiences with a particular focus on raising awareness of research initiatives, through leaders and faculty experts.

• Write, edit, format and assemble media releases, feature articles, media pitches and other publications, ensuring that they follow style guidelines and other standards.
• Transform technical, scientific and research content into compelling stories broadly accessible
• Cultivate relationships with local, regional and national media to promote university programs, faculty expertise and timely news dissemination.
• Help develop semesterly media outreach strategy informed by data and media insights to align with reputational and strategic goals.
• Proactively identify and act on opportunities to pitch positive stories and capitalize on new media trends that support TXST’s reputation and strategic goals.
• Provide consultation on writing and development of op-eds, thought leadership essays and faculty profiles.
• Assist with distribution of information and media response for crisis and issues management.
• Other duties as required.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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