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Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

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About The Division:

The Communications and Information Services (CIS) Division provides a variety of professional creative, media and technology services for the Comptroller's office. We design, develop and maintain the Comptroller's website; write, edit and produce campaigns, publications and reports; provide Spanish translation services; develop high-quality multimedia marketing materials; manage agency social media accounts; and serve as the Comptroller's press liaison.

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. Hybrid work environment with two days per week telework and three days per week onsite.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in English, communications, journalism, public relations, government policy or related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience in the planning, development, preparation, creation and dissemination of information through a diverse array of materials, including newsletters, magazines, news media, brochures, posters, web content and reports.
• Must have experience developing communication materials and resources for both internal and external audiences.
• Two (2) years' experience supervising, planning and editing the work of other writers.

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) years' experience using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat; additional experience using collaborative systems such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive preferred.

Substitution:

One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will:

Content Development & Editorial Production

• Writes, edits and proofs print and web content, including agency articles, news releases, special reports, emails, and other projects geared toward external and internal audiences.
• Develops advanced (senior-level) informational work, including talking points/speeches and op-eds based on thorough research using credible, authoritative, original sources.
• Writes and edits articles and coordinates a variety of timely, error-free informational and economic materials.

Editorial Review, Research & Fact-Checking

        Provides editorial assistance, suggestions and rewrites as requested.

        Collects, organizes, fact-checks and prepares data for agency websites, talking points and publications.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Campaign Development

        With an emphasis on customer service, works closely with agency stakeholders to develop and execute internal- and external-facing promotional campaigns.

        Works closely with senior management, subject matter experts and division staff to manage Editorial projects.

Performs other related work as assigned.

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, 

Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Applicants must submit both a resume and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.