Multimedia Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, within the MDCPS Public Relations/Communication Division, seeks a Time-Limited NS-14 Graphic Design and Production professional to identify, plan, and develop communications and informational material for the agency. This role collaborates with internal staff and external partners to manage design, production, and distribution of publications or marketing materials.

The position involves project management, coordinating diverse resources (vendors, agencies), and editing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4–6 years of related experience.
• Graphic design and production experience with publications or marketing materials.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and develop communications materials for the agency.
• Manage design, production, and distribution of publications or marketing materials.
• Coordinate with internal staff and external vendors.
• Inform constituents through social media channels and develop strategies.
• Ensure digital media aligns with the agency's brand standards.

Skills

Graphic design

Production

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9999-0681-20261005HIN

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

10/05/2026

10/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$60,000.00

$65,000.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the Public Relations/Communication Division Unit of Administration located at the State Office. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or [e-mail]

About the Position

This Time-Limited (NS-14) Graphic Design and Production professional position will be accountable for identifying, planning, and developing communications and informational material relevant to the needs and interests of the agency. This position will collaborate with internal staff and external partners to manage the design, production, and distribution of unique publications or marketing materials for the agency. This includes project management and coordination of diverse resources, including agencies, external stakeholders (vendors), etc., and editing of final content to ensure alignment with goals and agency expectations.This position will inform and respond to constituents through social media channels and formulate strategies and tactics for these channels that combine organizational strategy and measurable goals. This position will ensure that all digital media is within the agency’s overall brand standards.

What you'll need to be Successful

Professional commitment to and care for clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Ability to triage calls of an emergency nature. Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201