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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,019.52 to
$68,361.12
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Public Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis; write media releases, newsletters, and informational brochures; produce audiovisual presentations and take photographs.
Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer II, this position will produce, write, prepare and proofread media materials including newsletters, digital media, news releases and other promotional publications in print and online for the Department of Agriculture. The position provides assistance on departmental promotions and communications; coordinates and reviews design, graphics, and printing functions; plans, implements, and updates social media; develops strategic communications plans, stakeholder communications and outreach; assists in public outreach and communication planning and management; news media relations and interviews; public service announcements; key message development; and drafts material on department activities or items of interest for presentation at board meetings, conferences, trade shows and promotions.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and two years of professional experience in public relations or public information including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing speeches and multimedia presentations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
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This position may require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. |
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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25% travel requirement. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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1) Please describe your experience in creating effective communication across a variety of mediums (video, audio, graphic design, social media, etc.), including type of program and activities involved and specific timeframes work was performed.
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2) Please describe your experience in writing communication or public relations plans including size and type of program and activities involved, and specific timeframes work was performed.
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3) Please describe your experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines including size and type of program and activities involved, and specific timeframes work was performed.
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4) Please attach three (3) professional writing examples to your submittal. Examples could be: an article, blog post, speech, communication/public relations plan, annual report, press release, etc..
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