Marketing & Creative Media Specialist (Marketing Specialist III) 2026-34

How to Apply

The State of Texas application is required and is only received through Work In Texas.

Go to: https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx to apply.

Job #

• 2026-34
• TWC Job #: 16945065
• Travel Required: Up to 15%
• Monthly Salary: $4,833.34 - $5,625.00
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B20
• Class: 1824

Marketing & Creative Media Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Marketing & Creative Media Specialist (Marketing Specialist III) to work in the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT).

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 $4,833.34 - $5,625.00 a month ($58,000.08 - $67,500.00 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 complex (journey-level) marketing and communications tasks, including graphics and multimedia design and production. Work involves coordinating marketing projects, designing creative media, including print and digital collateral, compiling and disseminating marketing research data, and crafting internal and external communications, among other various assignments.

• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of marketing programs and promotional strategies.
• Assists in coordinating strategic marketing efforts, as assigned, for meetings, events, trade shows, webinars, special activities, conferences, travel, and seminars as required to fully support Business Development operations.
• Designs and produces print and digital marketing materials to help promote Texas as a business recruitment location.
• Designs and produces graphics and interactive media materials as part of a comprehensive marketing effort.
• Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in developing reports, overviews, snapshots, and other marketing collateral.
• Coordinates vendor communications to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of marketing materials.
• Maintains all design equipment including hardware and software necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the design and delivery of statewide marketing campaigns utilizing digital and social media platforms.
• Fosters existing and creates new relationships with economic development partners including, but not limited to, Texas community partners, domestic and international consultants, site selectors, and/or media outlets.
• Implements content creation and maintenance for website and other promotional materials.
• Monitors the production of innovative research reports assessing specific Texas industries.
• Works with external partners to assist with business missions, special events, trade shows, information packets, presentations, and member communication.
• Drafts briefing documents for OOG staff, as requested.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of professional experience in a marketing-related field.

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 marketing, communications, business administration, political science, public affairs, or other relevant fields;
• Considerable skills: in marketing, writing, advertising, branding, storytelling, and public relations;
• Skills: in graphic design, creating marketing, and event materials (i.e., invitations, infographics, programs, agendas, flyers, social media graphics, etc.); and
• Experienced: in creating content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube social media platforms.

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.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Pay

Pay: $4,833.34 - $5,625.00 per month

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

Work Location: In person