Information Communition Specialist II
About The Position
It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. The Communications Officer position (located in Castle Hayne, NC) will serve as the main communications officer, writer, media relations coordinator, marketer, photographer, videographer and spokesperson for the state’s transportation Highway Divisions 2 and 3. This position involves planning, developing, executing and evaluating communication strategies and plans that promote the department and its programs to both internal and external audiences. This employee reports directly to the Assistant Director of Communications. The employee is responsible for writing news releases, articles, and communication related materials. This employee will also be responsible for shooting, editing and producing video stories, social content and other multimedia elements that support the mission of NCDOT and Highway Divisions 2 and 3. Additionally, this position will serve as the primary public outreach representative for the divisions. This position will update and maintain public-facing project information, help gather information for public records requests and be in an on-call rotation. This position will assist the Communications Office during crisis situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Flexibility to travel and adjust work schedule to meet the needs of large-scale projects and crisis situations.
- Writing Samples Required
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit using AP Style
- Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize complex information and write in a clear, succinct, storytelling style
- Experience with media relations, including on-camera experience
- Photo and video shooting, editing and storytelling
- Knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, X, Nextdoor and YouTube
- Skills in organization and demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines
- Experience in content management systems (Sprout Social, Meltwater, SharePoint, Drupal) and Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Planning, developing, executing and evaluating communication strategies and plans that promote the department and its programs to both internal and external audiences.
- Writing news releases, articles, and communication related materials.
- Shooting, editing and producing video stories, social content and other multimedia elements that support the mission of NCDOT and Highway Divisions 2 and 3.
- Serve as the primary public outreach representative for the divisions.
- Update and maintain public-facing project information
- Help gather information for public records requests
- Assist the Communications Office during crisis situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
