Public Information Director I

State of North Carolina

1d • $67,996 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a repost. Previous applicants need not reapply. Salary Recruitment Range: $67,996 - $120,000 Salary Grade: NC21 The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date. This is an Exempt Policymaking position serving as the agency Director of Communications for the North Carolina Department of Insurance. This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. Mission of the Department of Insurance: The North Carolina Department of Insurance's mission is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. North Carolina Department of Insurance offers rewarding careers in a number of different fields that helps us protect consumers and regulate the insurance industry in North Carolina. But that’s not all that we do! NCDOI also investigates insurance fraud. We set standards for and inspect fire stations, regulate engineering codes and work with building inspectors in every corner of North Carolina. If you’re interested in a career that will help make North Carolina a safer and better place to live while working with some of the best professionals in the industry, apply today! For more information about NCDOI: http://www.ncdoi.gov/ Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: The Public Information Office of the Department of Insurance provides information about the Department’s programs, policies, services and activities to a variety of audiences. The Department’s areas of regulation have a direct and obvious impact on North Carolina citizens; these citizens look for accountability and expect their Department of Insurance to work for them. It is the goal of the Public Information Office to keep the public informed of the services provided by the Department of Insurance and to assure the public that the DOI is fulfilling its purpose as a state agency. The Public Information Office accomplishes this goal by communicating directly with citizens, with members of the media and with other governmental officials and/or legislators. Methods of communication include verbal discussions and interviews, written correspondence, emails, speeches and letters written for the Commissioner, maintenance of a comprehensive Web site and the publication of educational and informative materials. The Public Information Office is the primary source for development, design and production of printed media for use in publications, brochures and Web applications. Primary Purpose of the Position: The Deputy Commissioner for Communications for the N.C. Department of Insurance provides strategic direction and ensures operational proficiency for all aspects of department communications, internal and external. The position serves as the direct contact for inquiries from the public, news media and other interest groups. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Deputy Commissioner for Communications participates in decision making and provides executive counsel and communications support to senior leadership. This position also provides issues management, direction and support within the agency and with external partners including other state and federal agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of planning and conducting a large-scale public relations program, and the technical processes involved in printing, video, broadcast production and social media to implement it
• Thorough knowledge of AP style journalistic principles and techniques for disseminating information to the public through a variety of media and information networks
• The abilities needed to establish and develop work standards, agency public information operating policies, guidelines and procedures to evaluate accomplishments to ensure agency program goals are being met.
• The candidate in this position will be based in Raleigh but must be willing to travel the state as needed.
• Applicants need to include a writing sample and a video sample (with audio) with their application

Benefits

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees