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

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.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who is skilled at marketing and graphic design. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Valid Texas Driver’s License or be willing to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days if moving from another state.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

How to Apply

Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.