Job Vacancy Announcement- Media Relations Specialist 2
Job Vacancy Announcement- Media Relations Specialist 2
Location: Headquarters – Atlanta (Fulton County)
Public Information Office
Job Code: GSP151
Pay Grade: K
Salary Range: $36,000.00-$45,000.00
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 DPS Bulletin, 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:
PIO 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 media announcements and news-releases. This includes, but not limited to, public safety announcements, enforcement initiatives, weather alerts, emergency notifications, driver safety issues, regulatory changes, and filling a limited number of open-records requests with redacting.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
The media specialist shall design, produce, and distribute real-time media announcements and news-releases. Assist with projects at the discretion of the PIO Director. Will be on media call to answer calls from media outlets after hours.
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 AND two years of related experience.
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, June 28, 2021
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