OAG - Communications | Information Specialist III-IV

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Job Description

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Texas-Austin

Communications 209 W. 14th St Austin 78701

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Regular

State Job Code :
Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 20 22

6,000.00 - 6,500.00 ( Monthly )

1

Exempt

Jan 22, 2026, 6:09:13 PM

Ongoing

The press secretary assists with the daily operations of the Communications Division. The press secretary monitors and responds to media inquiries, writes and edits press releases, drafts materials including op-eds, social media content and talking points, and tracks current events and performs research on a variety of legal and policy issues in the public interest. The press secretary must be detail-oriented and capable of meeting short deadlines.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

• Responsible for writing and editing press releases
• Responds to media requests as an on-the-record spokesperson or designates another appropriate spokesperson or information source to ensure accurate and timely responses
• Assists in preparing and coordinating outreach events, news conferences and interviews
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative to identify, prioritize and implement short and long-term priorities within the agency in assigned areas. Develops and executes corresponding communications, marketing, and strategic policy plans
• Conceives and develops a variety of public information for both print and broadcast products, including press releases and online media. Must be able to clearly convey legal issues in easily accessible format, show skills in journalistic style writing.
• Edits and writes a variety of formats, including talking points, news releases and electronic media, clearly conveying complex legal rulings in easy-to-understand language
• Maintains knowledge of writing and editing for accuracy and style
• Works over 40 hours per week as needed. Hours might include evenings and weekends.
• Provides excellent customer service and works both independently and as a team in a collegial environment
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in government, political science, communications, public relations, or related field. Related work experience for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of full-time experience in the following (or closely related) fields: communications, public relations, or journalism
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on a variety of legal and public policy issues
• Skill in writing journalistic style
• Skill in research and writing on complex issues
• Skill in writing and editing press releases for accuracy and style
• Ability to clearly convey difficult legal rulings in easy-to-understand language
• Ability to meet aggressive and last-minute deadlines on parallel tracks
• Ability to use appropriate judgment in speaking to a variety of media, including general interest publications and electronic media
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to receive and…