JOURNAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Texas House Of Representatives - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

About the position

The Journal Production Assistant supports the Journal Clerk's office of the Texas House of Representatives in producing the House Journal, which is the official record of the formal house proceedings. This role involves data processing work under the direct supervision of the House Journal Clerk Department manager, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure during legislative sessions.

Responsibilities

• Document proceedings and actions taken by the house on all measures, motions, and questions of order during house sessions.
• Produce daily manuscripts using proprietary software applications.
• Transcribe floor debate from audio/video recordings.
• Perform related projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in English, journalism, or a related area of study.
• Experience in general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to become familiar with specialized formats used in producing the journal.
• Skill in reading and interpreting editing and proofreading markup.
• Thorough knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy within defined formats.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions.
• Ability to work extended hours and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to the changing workload and demands of a legislative schedule.

Nice-to-haves

• Some legislative experience is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Full-time position with state employee benefits.
• Flexible working hours including weekends.