Job Description

Multimedia Communications Associate

Requisition ID: req1479

Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)

Division: Communications

Compensation: $60,027.00 - 71,889.00, Annual Salary

Job Closing: 11/20/2026, 11:59pm CT

Location: TRS Headquarters Building 1

4655 Mueller Boulevard

Austin, Texas, 78723

United States

WHO WE ARE:

Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we’re inspired by our employees who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.

As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected, and where you can make a difference in our members’ lives every day.

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

Target start date in January 2027.

The Multimedia Communications Associate assists in creating engaging, accessible, and audience-focused communications across a variety of digital platforms. The incumbent will support video production, photography, social media, web content, graphic design, and outreach initiatives that help TRS communicate effectively with members, employers, retirees, employees, and stakeholders. This position will proactively work with the Communications team, agency staff, and the intern cohort to support strategic communications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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 in clear, understandable ways.
• 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 or other 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required 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.

Required Experience

• None.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@trs.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.trs.texas.gov/careers or www.trs.csod.com/careersite.

For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov.