Public Information Specialist
Needed for local government for the Public Information Office to serve as parish’s relief spokesperson to the national and local media and will help develop and disseminate new releases and blogs and organize press events. Work involves assisting the Public Information Officer with media relations in his absence; is involved in journalistic and promotional writing, desktop publishing, presentation preparation, training website users across departments on best management practices of the content management system and working with printers and other agencies. Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite to coordinate the graphics identity of the parish under the general direction of the Public Information Officer. Under general supervision, performs specialized skilled clerical and computer duties in support of the Public Information Office.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or a related field and 2 to 5 years of previous experience. Any equivalent combination of experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of general clerical procedures and business writing.
- Skill in operating a variety of office and media equipment, including a working knowledge of video editing and professional desktop publishing software.
- Ability to research and compile a variety of information.
- Ability to write and edit information to apply correct grammar and spelling, including general knowledge of AP Style and media writing formats.
- •Ability to meet deadlines and follow specified guidelines.
- •Ability to assist with visually based projects for web, television, events planning and video production using knowledge of basic visual design.
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Excellent benefits including health insurance and retirement.
Full Time
Salary will begin at $1,479.46 bi-weekly with a range to $2,531.27 bi-weekly.
Posted Date: June 21, 2016 8:30 a.m.
Deadline to Apply: June 29, 2016 4:00 p.m.
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