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About the Texas Lottery Commission
Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach.
Texas Lottery Commission is a great place to work!
Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees.
We offer competitive compensation, including an upcoming 5% salary increase for all employees which will take effect September 1, 2024; merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.
Job Summary:
Performs advanced (senior-level) informational and communications work. Work involves coordinating the research, writing, editing, and production of materials for release to news media and/or social media and for use by the agency, the public, and other agencies. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Media Relations Division Director.
Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in public relations or Media Relations is required.
• Experience in editing and preparing news releases and other media materials for communicating with media is required.
• Experience planning special events is required.
• Experience responding to media inquiries is required.
• Experience using social media on behalf of an employer or client is required.
• Experience working with X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube is required.
• Proven experience in creating publicity opportunities in support of employer, client, or product is required.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload may require and willingness to be on an on-call rotation schedule.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.
• Experience with monitoring news coverage for an employer or product is preferred.
• Experience working with advertised social media content (boosted, promoted, sponsored posts) is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, multi-user databases, and e-mail is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, and other Adobe Creative Cloud products is preferred
• A writing test may be administered to applicants selected for interviews.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to submit writing samples.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of news industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media and how the different platforms are used
• Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press Style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with the media.
• Ability to act as an agency spokesperson with media.
• Ability to research and prepare information, to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency, and to compose web copy and other communications plans and materials.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and in a high stress, deadline driven work environment.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and professional work attitude at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media, Commission employees, vendors, and others.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time and operate a personal computer, standard office equipment, and computer software.
Essential Job Functions:
• Coordinates, drafts, and distributes news releases for lottery winners and other events as needed.
• Monitors news and social media and produces daily news clips for agency leadership.
• Coordinates and consults with division and agency colleagues to develop employee communications, media materials, social media content, legislative analysis, and responses to media inquiries.
• Assists in the planning of special events, including press conferences, check presentations, promotional events, or other media events.
• Composes scripts and talking points for certain agency presentations, media interviews, and other events.
• Edits written materials, such as agency information articles, press releases, survey responses, as well as other documents directed at a broader audience, including lottery industry publications.
• Identifies and develops new ideas for media outreach; maintains and updates media lists; and researches and evaluates media tools, services, and products, and provides suggestions.
• Researches and reacts to media coverage and industry trends.
• Assists with managing and monitoring vendor contracts as needed.
• Accurately interprets, posts, and transcribes financial data related to lottery sales, jackpot estimates, and prize claims.
• Assists with creating and publishing social media content across platforms, including but not limited to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Assists with social media on-call duties, including moderating and responding to user comments and messages.
• Develops, edits, and maintains agency website content, related agency internet/intranet information, and certain internal messaging for agency staff.
• Assists with coordinating, preparing, and distributing the daily employee news email.
• Works in coordination with other divisions to develop and implement effective "winner awareness" programs and assists with coordinating the agency's speakers bureau program.
• Represents the agency or division, when appropriate, at Commission meetings, business meetings, conferences, seminars, and/or on committees.
• May assist division staff at agency meetings and events with operating audio-visual equipment
• May make presentations to agency staff and industry peers.
• Assists with various administrative tasks for the division, including but not limited to processing and routing industry surveys, preparing and submitting eReqs, maintaining filing and records retention for the division, and assisting with social media on-call scheduling.
• Performs related work as assigned.
The Texas Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting's closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification.
All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not. Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:
https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html
Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date.
Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax, or email.
Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the 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.
All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will.
Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.
RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.
E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
About the Texas Lottery Commission
Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach.
Texas Lottery Commission is a great place to work!
Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees.
We offer competitive compensation, including an upcoming 5% salary increase for all employees which will take effect September 1, 2024; merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.
Job Summary:
Performs advanced (senior-level) informational and communications work. Work involves coordinating the research, writing, editing, and production of materials for release to news media and/or social media and for use by the agency, the public, and other agencies. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Media Relations Division Director.
Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in public relations or Media Relations is required.
• Experience in editing and preparing news releases and other media materials for communicating with media is required.
• Experience planning special events is required.
• Experience responding to media inquiries is required.
• Experience using social media on behalf of an employer or client is required.
• Experience working with X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube is required.
• Proven experience in creating publicity opportunities in support of employer, client, or product is required.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload may require and willingness to be on an on-call rotation schedule.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.
• Experience with monitoring news coverage for an employer or product is preferred.
• Experience working with advertised social media content (boosted, promoted, sponsored posts) is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, multi-user databases, and e-mail is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, and other Adobe Creative Cloud products is preferred
• A writing test may be administered to applicants selected for interviews.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to submit writing samples.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of news industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media and how the different platforms are used
• Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press Style.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with the media.
• Ability to act as an agency spokesperson with media.
• Ability to research and prepare information, to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency, and to compose web copy and other communications plans and materials.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and in a high stress, deadline driven work environment.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and professional work attitude at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media, Commission employees, vendors, and others.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time and operate a personal computer, standard office equipment, and computer software.
Essential Job Functions:
• Coordinates, drafts, and distributes news releases for lottery winners and other events as needed.
• Monitors news and social media and produces daily news clips for agency leadership.
• Coordinates and consults with division and agency colleagues to develop employee communications, media materials, social media content, legislative analysis, and responses to media inquiries.
• Assists in the planning of special events, including press conferences, check presentations, promotional events, or other media events.
• Composes scripts and talking points for certain agency presentations, media interviews, and other events.
• Edits written materials, such as agency information articles, press releases, survey responses, as well as other documents directed at a broader audience, including lottery industry publications.
• Identifies and develops new ideas for media outreach; maintains and updates media lists; and researches and evaluates media tools, services, and products, and provides suggestions.
• Researches and reacts to media coverage and industry trends.
• Assists with managing and monitoring vendor contracts as needed.
• Accurately interprets, posts, and transcribes financial data related to lottery sales, jackpot estimates, and prize claims.
• Assists with creating and publishing social media content across platforms, including but not limited to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Assists with social media on-call duties, including moderating and responding to user comments and messages.
• Develops, edits, and maintains agency website content, related agency internet/intranet information, and certain internal messaging for agency staff.
• Assists with coordinating, preparing, and distributing the daily employee news email.
• Works in coordination with other divisions to develop and implement effective "winner awareness" programs and assists with coordinating the agency's speakers bureau program.
• Represents the agency or division, when appropriate, at Commission meetings, business meetings, conferences, seminars, and/or on committees.
• May assist division staff at agency meetings and events with operating audio-visual equipment
• May make presentations to agency staff and industry peers.
• Assists with various administrative tasks for the division, including but not limited to processing and routing industry surveys, preparing and submitting eReqs, maintaining filing and records retention for the division, and assisting with social media on-call scheduling.
• Performs related work as assigned.
The Texas Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting's closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification.
All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not. Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:
https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html
Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date.
Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax, or email.
Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the 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.
All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will.
Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.
RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.
E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
