NY Staffing
Assistant Public Information Officer Public Affairs/Communications - Vacancy ID
NY Staffing, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Assistant Public Information Officer
Public Affairs/Communications
Reporting to the Director of Public Information, the Assistant Public Information Officer will serve as a team member of a fast paced, creative and energetic communications office. This position will be involved in all aspects of the public information office including managing all aspects of press events, writing press releases, updating the agency website, social media postings, and media relations for a wide range of Department activities and programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Write and edit press releases, scripts, reports, brochures, social media posts and other informational materials. Proofread, rewrite and edit documents submitted by others within the agency for style, content and conformity to agency standards and policy. Work closely with agency divisions to generate news and social media content to share across appropriate multi-media channels. Work closely with the Digital Information Officer and agency divisions to make timely updates to agency website. Assist with coordination of press or public events. Review and assist in drafting appropriate responses to inquiries received through various channels, including media inquiries and social media inquiries. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant professional public affairs or communications experience. One year must have been at a supervisory level. Substitutions: Four years of relevant professional experience or associate's degree and two years of relevant professional experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of relevant professional experience. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Preferred Qualifications: Degree field in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social-Media, or Digital Communications. Professional experience in public relations, public information, marketing, communications, or journalism, at a public sector agency, educational institution, professional association, public relations agency, nonprofit organization, or news organization. Experience with Drupal content management software. Additional Comments: The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law. We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Public Affairs/Communications
Reporting to the Director of Public Information, the Assistant Public Information Officer will serve as a team member of a fast paced, creative and energetic communications office. This position will be involved in all aspects of the public information office including managing all aspects of press events, writing press releases, updating the agency website, social media postings, and media relations for a wide range of Department activities and programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Write and edit press releases, scripts, reports, brochures, social media posts and other informational materials. Proofread, rewrite and edit documents submitted by others within the agency for style, content and conformity to agency standards and policy. Work closely with agency divisions to generate news and social media content to share across appropriate multi-media channels. Work closely with the Digital Information Officer and agency divisions to make timely updates to agency website. Assist with coordination of press or public events. Review and assist in drafting appropriate responses to inquiries received through various channels, including media inquiries and social media inquiries. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant professional public affairs or communications experience. One year must have been at a supervisory level. Substitutions: Four years of relevant professional experience or associate's degree and two years of relevant professional experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of relevant professional experience. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Preferred Qualifications: Degree field in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social-Media, or Digital Communications. Professional experience in public relations, public information, marketing, communications, or journalism, at a public sector agency, educational institution, professional association, public relations agency, nonprofit organization, or news organization. Experience with Drupal content management software. Additional Comments: The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law. We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.