GEL- Publications and Production Specialist

General Information

**Minimum salary is listed. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.**  

A Publications and Production Specialist (editor emphasis) contributes to the development of agency publications. A Specialist must understand and successfully apply agency standards regarding publications. Work products must be high-quality and accurate and must be developed within specific deadlines. The scope of this position includes critical reading, editing, technical writing, project management concepts, graphics production, and publication layout.

The position reports to the Manager of the Graphics, Editing, and Layout (GEL) Team and operates under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The specialist collaborates with the manager to develop standardized, approved language in publications and applies new and existing specifications across formats.

Essential Responsibilities

• Edit and Review
  Develop, review, and edit documents. Recommend revisions or changes in format. Demonstrate resourcefulness and detail-oriented focus. Assist in documenting editing processes and workflow management specifications. Assist in development and documentation of agency’s standardized writing style.
  
   
• Document Layout and Production
  Implement existing specifications across document formats and graphics for print and digital production. Assist in development of new graphics styles and publication formats. Develop press-ready documents for production. Understand the differences between print and digital publications, and implement standards for each area where appropriate. Coordinate the publication and distribution of session documents.
  
   
• Collaborate with Agency Staff
   Adhere to management schedules and expectations for publication production, distribution, and delivery. Provide professional assistance to agency and legislative staff. Exhibit excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Other duties may include the development of training materials.
  
   
• Contribute to agency projects and perform other duties, as assigned/appropriate.

Essential Attributes and Skills

• Expert-level skill in applying rules of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation using AP Style guidelines in formal reporting. Adhere to and assist in development of specialized agency style guidelines.
• Review, illustrate, and edit technical documents and reports.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of writing styles.
• Demonstrate ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Moderate skill in print production using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Moderate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
• Moderate knowledge of producing graphics using MS Excel spreadsheets, and formatting documents in MS Word word processing and MS PowerPoint presentation software.
• Produce and generate print-quality graphics in MS Excel and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Format layouts in MS Word and Adobe InDesign. Generate proof and final documents in print, electronic, and presentation formats.
• Demonstrate understanding of design concepts, understanding of differences in publications methods and requirements, and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Understand and employ the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and producing various types of publications and implementing style guidelines.

Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in editing or technical writing. Understanding of editing styles and concepts.
• Experience in publications production is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred. Major coursework in journalism, communications, English, or related field is preferred.

Supplemental Information

To apply for this position, you must initially set up an account and select a Username and Password through Governmentjobs.com.  You may apply directly through the posting list on our website or on the Governmentjobs.com website.  To set up an account go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_login.cfm.  Please be sure to write down your Username and Password.  Human Resources will not be able to retrieve this information.  Only on-line applications will be accepted.  Finalists may be given a work-related exercise.

The person hired may be required to submit official transcripts.  Credentials earned at foreign colleges and/or universities must have been evaluated by an acceptable entity and must be equivalent to credentials awarded by U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher education.

The person hired may not simultaneously be employed by the Legislative Budget Board and another state agency or Texas public institution of public/higher education.  Any job offer from the Legislative Budget Board is contingent upon:  proof of eligibility/ authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between the ages of 18 and 25.

The Legislative Budget Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.  Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to LBB Human Resources at email address HR@LBB.state.tx.us.