Multimedia Communications Associate

About the Role

This is a full-time, temporary, limited-term assignment within the TRS Fellowship Program, not to exceed three years from the date of hire. It is intended for individuals who have graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university within the last 12 months. The target start date is January 2027.

The Multimedia Communications Associate assists in creating engaging, accessible, and audience-focused communications across various digital platforms. The role supports video production, photography, social media, web content, graphic design, and outreach initiatives to facilitate effective communication with members, employers, retirees, employees, and stakeholders. The incumbent will collaborate with the Communications team, agency staff, and the intern cohort to support strategic communications.

Key Responsibilities

Multimedia Content Production, Digital Communications, and Outreach

• Assists in planning, creating content, and editing visuals and audio for web, social media, presentations, and internal and external communications.
• Supports livestreams, webinars, video recordings, and special events.
• Helps maintain and organize digital media libraries, including photographs, video assets, and audio files.
• Produces visual and interactive content to explain complex retirement and benefits information.
• Researches, drafts, and edits web articles, employee communications, newsletters, and other content.

Fellowship Program Participation

• Participates in trainings and projects related to the TRS Fellowship Program, including webinars, quarterly check-ins, classes, learning activities, book groups, projects, and the mentoring program.
• Meets TRS Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completion of required trainings and deliverables in a timely manner.

Design and Creative Support

• Assists graphic designers and communications staff with visual content creation.
• Produces basic graphics, social media assets, infographics, and presentation materials.
• Ensures communications materials align with agency branding, editorial standards, and accessibility requirements.

Emerging Technology and Innovation

• Explores the effective use of approved AI tools and emerging communications technologies.
• Assists with content optimization, digital engagement data analysis, and multimedia trends research.
• Identifies innovative ways to improve audience engagement and content effectiveness.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, digital media, public relations, marketing, multimedia production, or a closely related field within the last 12 months.

Experience

• None.

Knowledge of

• Principles of digital communications and visual storytelling.
• Social media platforms and digital communication trends.
• Basic photography, videography, and multimedia production techniques.
• Graphic design and content creation principles.
• Accessibility and user-centered communication practices.

Skill in

• Writing and editing for different audiences.
• Photography, videography, or multimedia production.
• Using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Using creative media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar tools.
• Managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Learn new technologies and software quickly.
• Work collaboratively in a professional team environment.
• Receive feedback and continuously improve work products.
• Translate complex information into engaging, audience-friendly content.
• Establish positive working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Portfolio demonstrating photography, videography, writing, graphic design, or 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.