TMD - Information Specialist III; TCA Media Information Specialist

Overview

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military membership is not required for this position.

The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) informational and communications work. Work involves coordinating the research, writing, editing, and production of content and materials for release to various communications media (news, print, digital, and/or social media) and for use by the agency, the general public, and other agencies. May supervise the work of others. Reports to the Program Director and works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week; some weekends, holidays

• Is the primary staff member responsible for Youth Program marketing, digital footprint, and social media output.
• Coordinates with the State Youth Programs Director and the TCA Program Director to develop and implement the Texas Challe
  
  NGe Academy (TCA) marketing program.
• Develops and maintains social media calendar.
• Prepares content for posting on social media sites, such as broadcast messages, and may prepare general comments.
• Prepares and distributes organizational publications, news and informational releases, talking points and scripts, advisories, newsletters, fact sheets, and content for web sites and social media.
• Coordinates the illustrative, photographic, or audiovisual content of products.
• Conducts interviews, researches sources, and ensures the completeness and accuracy of printed and online materials.
• Promotes and markets the TCA program through social media platforms, press releases, and the development of marketing materials and strategies.
• Responds to general information inquiries about agency activities.
• Designs and directs public information campaigns related to agency services.
• Assists in marketing programs to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in agency programs.
• Analyzes content for accessibility and recommends changes to make content accessible and remediate accessibility issues.
• Analyzes reports on social media activity and its effectiveness.
• Develops and…