Press Assistant
About The Position
This position supports the communications work of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) by helping to create clear public messages. You will play a key role in building public understanding of the agency's programs and activities. As a Press Assistant, you will perform the following duties: Editing Support: Edit written materials for grammar, clarity, and proper style. Publication Work: Prepare and design the Communicator newsletter and assist with layout and content. Media Coordination: Help plan media events, prepare news releases, and support communication activities. Social Media Monitoring: Monitor PSP’s social media, as well as internal and external websites. Department Interaction: Work with staff across the agency while maintaining confidentiality when needed.
Requirements
- One year of professional experience in public relations, editing, or journalism and an associate’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, English, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- At least one year of professional experience using Adobe InDesign.
- At least one year of professional experience using Adobe Photoshop.
- Willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Able to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Providing information to the media
- Coordinating conferences, press events, and public hearings
- Initiating press calls to promote events
- Preparing responses to the media
- Preparing briefings for media events
- Managing press events
- Interacting with media and the public
- Taking photographs for communications materials
- Writing and editing press releases, newsletters, brochures, event briefings, operations memos, sound bites
Responsibilities
- Edit written materials for grammar, clarity, and proper style
- Prepare and design the Communicator newsletter and assist with layout and content
- Help plan media events, prepare news releases, and support communication activities
- Monitor PSP’s social media, as well as internal and external websites
- Work with staff across the agency while maintaining confidentiality when needed
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
