Public Information Officer 1 - 20080907

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Administration is seeking candidates to fill a Public Information Officer 1 (PIO 1) position within Communications. The PIO 1 will perform the following job duties under the Communications Director which include but are not limited to: Plans, directs, and administers all public information within assigned divisions, including news releases and social media content. Responds to media inquiries and public records requests and develops proactive pitches with media based on division initiatives. Helps create video strategy, content, programs, and materials such as brochures, pamphlets, and other publications. Serves as resource person for information on agency programs and activities, as well as first edits on speeches for Director and Superintendents. Handles sensitive and confidential contacts and inquiries from the industry, business representatives and the public. Plays a key role in identifying and developing content to share internally with employees, such as articles that highlight the agency’s work, for inclusion in the agency’s weekly internal newsletter and intranet.

Requirements

• 30 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings; valid driver's license.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 6 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.
• 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Specialist, 64420; valid driver's license.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position.
• If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application.
• Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews.

Nice To Haves

• Communications

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and administers all public information within assigned divisions, including news releases and social media content.
• Responds to media inquiries and public records requests and develops proactive pitches with media based on division initiatives.
• Helps create video strategy, content, programs, and materials such as brochures, pamphlets, and other publications.
• Serves as resource person for information on agency programs and activities, as well as first edits on speeches for Director and Superintendents.
• Handles sensitive and confidential contacts and inquiries from the industry, business representatives and the public.
• Plays a key role in identifying and developing content to share internally with employees, such as articles that highlight the agency’s work, for inclusion in the agency’s weekly internal newsletter and intranet.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree