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Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago

Communications Specialist - Design & Intranet

Houston, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$4,523.16/mo - $7,253.83/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Communications Specialist will focus on internal communications, planning and developing visual communications for various programs and projects, while participating in a range of initiatives that include communication strategy, design, and content creation.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designs images, templates, publications and logos for internal meetings, initiatives and projects. (30%)

Supports key aspects of the Access and Eligibility Services intranet, including design work, page and content development, plus some technical troubleshooting. (30%)

Develops and carries out plan to capture and edit video, photos and audio for various projects. (10%)

Serves as writing support for AES internal communications - including (but not limited to) intranet content, staff talking points, video scripts, presentation speaker's notes and email messages. Coordinates with subject matter experts to develop complete, accurate and compelling content. Generates creative and engaging themes for messaging to capture attention in a fast-paced environment. (10%)

Participates in creating, organizing and executing communication plans for key AES initiatives - including development of an editorial calendar. (5%)

Contributes to the development of mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of communication to inform changes for improvement. (5%)

Acts as a liaison between AES and HHS Communications as needed to support to their development of external client communications. (5%)

Attends various project workgroups and brainstorms to provide guidance on communication and identify opportunities to ensure staff are given timely information on various initiatives. (5%)

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteVideo productionWeb content managementBasic HTML codingCanvaCreative thinkingCollaborationVerbal communicationActive listening

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in communications, marketing, design or related field

At minimum, 2 years' experience with responsibilities in design, video production, communication, web content, and/or organizational communication strategy development and execution

Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite or similar

Experience with web or intranet content management or administration

Using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for design and video work

Basic HTML coding or SharePoint administration

Identifying, developing and conveying information and ideas

Creating visual communications including video and/or photography

Managing multiple and competing priorities

Working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups

Using a personable and approachable verbal communication style with the ability to quickly gain the respect of staff at all levels; practices attentive and active listening

Think creatively and support creative thinking in others

Build strong relationships with other key staff

Respond to requests with a sense of urgency, partiality, accountability, integrity and speed