Communications Representative 9-P11 - Associate Public Information Officer - MDHHS Comm. Admin

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as an associate public information officer primarily for health services-related external communications, but also for human services-related communications. The role coordinates response to media inquiries; creating and issuing media advisories, press release and op-eds; supports the planning of press conferences and briefings as needed; communicates with members of the media and tracks and evaluates media coverage of the department. Participates in on-call rotation for responding to weekend media inquiries.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.
One year of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
Completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
Must apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
Relevant experience and/or education must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application.
Attach or link to specific writing examples in your application.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s).
Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.