Multimedia Communications Associate
About The Position
The Multimedia Communications Associate helps create engaging, accessible, audience-focused communications across digital platforms. The role supports video production, photography, social media, web content, graphic design, and outreach initiatives communicating with TRS members, employers, retirees, employees, and other stakeholders. The associate works proactively with the Communications team, agency staff, and the intern cohort to support strategic communications. This is a full-time, temporary Fellowship Program assignment limited to no more than three years from the date of hire. It is intended for people who graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university within the previous 12 months. The target start date is January 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, digital media, public relations, marketing, multimedia production, or a closely related field, earned within the last 12 months.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to learn new technologies and software quickly.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment.
- Ability to receive feedback and continuously improve work products.
- Ability to translate complex information into engaging, audience-friendly content.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Skill in writing and editing for different audiences.
- Skill in photography, videography, or multimedia production.
- Skill in using Microsoft 365 applications.
- Skill in using creative media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar tools.
- Skill in managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Knowledge of digital communications and visual storytelling principles.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication trends.
- Knowledge of basic photography, videography, and multimedia production techniques.
- Knowledge of graphic design and content creation principles.
- Knowledge of accessibility and user-centered communication practices.
Nice To Haves
- Portfolio demonstrating photography, videography, writing, graphic design, social media production, or related communications work.
- Experience creating content for social media or digital channels.
- Student media, internship, freelance, volunteer, or campus communications experience.
- Experience with video editing, photography, or graphic design software.
- Familiarity with generative AI content creation tools.
- Interest in public service communications and serving Texas educators.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, creating, and editing visual and audio content for websites, social media, presentations, and internal and external communications.
- Support livestreams, webinars, video recordings, and special events.
- Help maintain and organize digital media libraries, including photographs, video assets, and audio files.
- Produce visual and interactive content that explains complex retirement and benefits information clearly.
- Research, draft, and edit web articles, employee communications, newsletters, and other content.
- Participate in TRS Fellowship Program trainings and projects, including webinars, quarterly check-ins, classes, learning activities, book groups, projects, and mentoring.
- Meet Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completing required trainings and deliverables.
- Assist graphic designers and communications staff with visual content creation.
- Produce basic graphics, social media assets, infographics, and presentation materials.
- Ensure communications materials align with agency branding, editorial standards, and accessibility requirements.
- Explore effective uses of approved AI tools and emerging communications technologies.
- Assist with content optimization, digital engagement data analysis, and multimedia trends research.
- Identify innovative ways to improve audience engagement and content effectiveness.
- Perform related work as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
