Texas Film Commission seeks Marketing Specialist III

Texas Film Commission is hiring a Marketing Specialist III.

To apply for the position, visit:
http://governor.state.tx.us/employment/marketing_specialist_iii/

Marketing Specialist III

TWC Job #: 6088275
Opening Date: 12/30/2008
Closing Date:Until Closed
Travel Required: N/A
Monthly Salary: *$3,467.16 - $5,000.00
Position Location:State Capitol Building, 1100 San Jacinto
Group Step: B11
Class: 1824

*Salary Commensurate With Experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This Marketing Specialist position is hired to work within the Office of the Governor (OOG), Texas Film Commission reporting to the Division Director. Develops and implements plans to improve the climate for additional business in Texas. Works with industry representatives to analyze the economic impact on video gaming and animation production industries: develops system for accurate reporting of production expenditures and regions of Texas affected by this spending. Develops marketing plans and coordinates special events for the Texas Film Commission. Represents Texas at trade shows, film festivals, video gaming conferences and marketing events. Coordinates Film Commission special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Develops and implements strategic plans to increase Texas' market share in the animation and video gaming production industries. Manages programs used to analyze the economic impact of each industry.
* Markets Texas as a production center at film festivals, tradeshows, and marketing events.
* Manages the Texas Moving Image Archive Program, including creation of Requests for Proposals and monitoring of program deliverables.
* Creates and maintains administrative code for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program and Use of State Properties Program.
* Manages the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentives Program for video game and animation applicants.
* Maintains data on Texas educational institutions offering curriculum in Film, Television, Video Game & Animation, including the number of students enrolled.
* Assists with all aspects of video gaming and animation production in Texas, including crew referrals, financial incentives, troubleshooting and location research.
* Performs research projects specific to the Workforce Training Program.
* Establishes internal and external working relationships to facilitate Film Commission special programs.
* Develops web content for the Commission and marketing materials.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a college graduate with an undergraduate degree in marketing, advertising, business, communication, public relations, or a related discipline and possess three (3) years of marketing, research, technical writing and/or directly related experience in the animation/video game industry. Additional education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Candidate must clearly demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of proper research techniques and resources, project management, English grammar, punctuation, spelling, language use, and standards of business writing. Demonstrates proficient use of automated information tracking systems and advanced used of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

To apply, you may request a uniform state application from the Office of the Governor Human Resources Division, State Insurance Building, 1100 San Jacinto, Room 2.300, Austin, Texas, 78701. If required in this posting, copies of college transcripts must be provided concurrent with application for further applicant consideration. For additional information, please call 512- 463-5873, or visit our agency’s website at www.governor.state.tx.us. Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Services.

The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit:http://www.sss.gov/

Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process

Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should contact 512-463-5873 and ask to speak to the Office of the Governor’s Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.