Salary: $46,655.00 - $86,321.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 60009036 Agency: State Treasurer's Office Opening Date: 03/21/2024 Closing Date: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: BC44 Position Number:: 60009036 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 6 Hiring Range - Max.: $60,000.00 Opening Date: 03/21/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please submit copy of college transcript along with completed application. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities The Public Information Manager will serve as a member of the Agency's Communications team. This position will be responsible for planning, developing and deploying one or more aspects of the comprehensive strategy to facilitate effective, timely and impactful informational or educational communications that enable the agency to engage with its respective audiences using appropriate traditional and digital communications platforms.
- Executes the deployment of agency communications, publications (traditional and digital), social media strategies, graphic design, and branding to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity and effectiveness. Develops and provides accurate, timely and transparent media research and responses and prepares agency spokesperson and staff to participate in on-camera interviews, while protecting the agency's brand, image and reputation.
- Tracks media coverage, maintains media contact database, generates reports detailing media coverage, and identifies opportunities for additional earned media. Performs specialized research related to inquiries, drafts responses and assists with the review and approval process.
- Works with Communications team to create relevant content for all digital platforms including web copy, social media posts, press releases, newsletter articles, video talking points and speaking engagement remarks. Leads monitoring of agency web and digital presence to include SEO and digital engagement and performance.
- Works with staff and external vendors to achieve agency communications goals, including development and management of program marketing, website management, social media, SEO, collateral materials, press releases, internal and external materials.
- Plans and represents the agency at external outreach and grass roots efforts.
Minimum and Additional RequirementsAgency Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Experience covering business, banking, finance or state government is a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in brand building through social media to garner engagement, support and positive exposure for the agency. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong in Microsoft Office products as well as web content management, media monitoring and SEO systems. Must be strong team player and self-starter, willing to multi-task, follow appropriate procedures, escalate items to leadership in timely fashion for resolution. Detailed-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills. Able to work under the pressure of meeting pre-established deadlines and on occasion, may be called to work hours outside a standard business schedule to complete priority work assignments. Ability to motivate and contribute in a team-oriented , collaborative environment, with strong customer service orientation. Strong analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities. *Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position. Additional Requirements: The State Treasurer's Office promotes a culture that is a fast-paced environment that supports high performance, exceptional work product, accountability and collaboration. Knowledge of basic journalistic principles and practices for information dissemination. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local, state and national media. Knowledge of social media platforms and how to use those platforms to disseminate information and communicate with the public. Ability to write, edit and produce publications for various formats and mediums. Ability to effectively communicate orally and through the written word. Ability to understand and maintain agency brands and the accurate deployment of those brands in various marketing collateral outputs. May require occasional in-state travel and very limited overnight travel. Must be able to safely lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment. Preferred QualificationsPreferred Requirements: At least four years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant hasmet the qualifications for the position.I acknowledge, per the statement above, that failure to complete all parts of the official application, including supplemental questions, will result in my disqualification from consideration for employment.
02 Tell us what you know about the State Treasurer's Office and its operations. 03 Do you meet the minimum qualifications: A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
04 Describe any experience in brand building through social media or other outlets. 05 Please explain in detail your experience with interpreting and disseminating complex information through branding. 06 Describe what social media platforms you have experience with. 07 Based on the position description, what makes you an ideal candidate for this position? 08 What is your current salary? 09 What is your preferred salary? Required Question