Job Vacancy Announcement- Media Relations Specialist 1
Job Vacancy Announcement- Media Relations Specialist 1
Location: Headquarters – Atlanta (Fulton County)
Public Information Office
Job Code: GSP150
Pay Grade: J
Advertised Salary: $32,970.00
Overview and Purpose of the DPS Public Information Office:
The Public Information Office (PIO) consists of four units: Media Relations, Social Media, Publications, and Documents. The Public Information Office staff provides research and clearance for media inquiries and interview requests for 52 Georgia State Patrol posts, 10 Motor Carrier Compliance regions, including the Statewide School Bus Safety Region 10, and Capitol Police. PIO also assists with special projects as assigned, by the director, and the Command Staff, as well as assists other units within the department.
Social Media
The Social Media unit manages the department’s social media presence on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. It also oversees the department’s website. This unit works closely with the Command Staff to understand their initiatives and goals and adopt ways to give unanimity of voice on the sites.
Publications and Graphics
PIO Publications is responsible for the production of the bi-monthly DPS newsletter, the DPS Annual Report, and other departmental publications. It also provides graphic design and special projects support to the GSP Recruitment Unit, as well as other units within the department. PIO has professional video camera equipment for covering Department functions/events, high-resolution digital camera equipment for brochure and web page development and graphic printers for better in-house publications.
Overview and Purpose of the Position:
MCCD seeks to add a Media Specialist to our staff and to equip this person with the tools necessary to reach as many individuals, entities, and professional organizations with real-time, commercial vehicle safety information. This includes, but not limited to, public safety announcements, enforcement initiatives, weather alerts, emergency notifications, driver safety issues, and regulatory changes.
Additionally, MCCD seeks to convert current pdf versions of printed public information into digital media for display on monitors in each of our 21 inspection stations.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
The MCCD media specialist shall design, produce, and distribute real-time commercial vehicle safety information. The goal of the medial specialist is to increase commercial vehicle safety awareness through information and education.
Relationship Building and Management
o Ability to build rapport and establish contact with a range of people.
o Ability to access and involve other networks and sustain the flow of information. Great interpersonal skills.
Teamwork and Commitment
o Ability to work independently, as well as co-operatively with others in a team or group environment and to establish, build and maintain positive relationships to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
Acts ethically and with integrity to maintain trust in working environment, specifically state government
o Demonstrates values of honesty and integrity
Entry Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in social media platforms
Experience in writing media announcements
Experience with info-graphic production
Experience utilizing digital formats for LCD monitors
Application deadline: Monday, November 12, 2018
Instructions to apply for this position:
Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted. This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.