PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST 1 (DIGITAL CONTENT) - ALBANY
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The New York State Department of Labor's Communications team is looking for a Public Information Specialist-1 with strong organizational skills, the ability to support multiple projects and has exceptional writing and proof-reading skills for our news and social media outlets. We are an extremely creative and collaborative team that loves our work because we are helping New York's workforce and businesses thrive. If you have digital and or news media experience and strong writing skills, creative ideas, and a passion to help New Yorkers, then we want to talk to you. Apply today and meet the best Comms team in state government. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •Six years of experience in public/media relations, social media, digital communications. •Associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in communications, English, Public Relations, social media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, substitutes for two, four, or five years.•Strong written and verbal communication skills. You must submit at least three writing samples that showcase your skills. (News releases, digital video scripts, etc. acceptable)PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS: •NYS government experience a plus.•Experience working with local and national media outlets.•Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a busy workload to meet tight deadlines. •Proven attention to detail, while retaining the ability to see the bigger picture. •Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.•Exceptional customer service skills. •Proven work experience developing and delivering informative, well-written messaging.•Excellent creative and institutional writing skills. Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES: •Under the supervision of Communications leadership, the Public Information Specialist-1 will work collaboratively and independently on multiple projects simultaneously, from inception to completion ensuring that they are delivered on-time, and to the satisfaction of our internal and external clients.•Generate and present clear ideas and concepts that meet assigned project objectives and comply with team standards.•Develop project schedules and timelines, ensuring that milestones are identified and met.•Update project status documents on a regular basis and communicate project progress to internal and external stakeholders.•Produce press releases, respond to media inquiries, and pitch stories to state and local media outlets. •Bring with you a can-do positive attitude (we are a team that has fun working hard).Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-###-####, ...@ogs.ny.gov.Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.•13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year•Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).•Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans•Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost•Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System•NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan•Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)•Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses•Paid Parental Leave Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Leo Trippen Telephone 518####### Fax EFax: 518#######@fax.ny.gov Email Address ...@labor.ny.gov AddressStreet Department of Labor/Personnel Harriman State Campus Bldg 12 Rm 561 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by September 13, 2024 and submitted via email to ...@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 166564, Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) - Albany, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) ###-#### and/or fax (518) ###-####.)Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@oer.ny.gov.