Information Officer III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky State Police Information Officer III develops news releases, agency talking points, digital media content, scripts, and official agency certificates. Working with the Public Affairs Branch, the position helps disseminate information to the public promptly and keeps media partners informed about upcoming events. The role plans, develops, and coordinates communications programs involving media, public affairs, and publications to promote the agency's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience or military service substituted year-for-year.
• Three years of experience in journalism, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Photography skills.
• Digital, web-based, and social media skills.
• Marketing and communications abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and write KSP press releases, talking points, articles, and scripts.
• Write, design, edit, and produce official KSP newsletter articles, internet and intranet postings, award programs, and publications.
• Take digital photographs at news conferences, media events, and agency programs to supplement agency news releases.
• Help coordinate special events, press conferences, awards and promotional ceremonies, and cadet class graduations.
• Conduct targeted media dissemination and track market penetration statewide.
• Prepare monthly summaries of written media coverage for dissemination.
• Assist with the digital media marketing program and serve as a member of the social media team.
• Assist staff and other branches with special projects.
• Organize and maintain agency personnel and operations files and historical photographs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time