Public Information Officer 2 (Communications Specialist)

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

20h

About The Position

This experienced-level public information position serves as a key communications professional for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East. The role independently develops clear, accurate, and timely communications that explain the Authority's mission, operations, projects, emergency readiness, and public value. Responsibilities include media relations, news releases, public statements, executive communications, website and digital content, public education materials, events, facility tours, public-safety messaging, and emergency communications. Success in this position requires excellent writing, editing, media relations, and verbal communication skills, along with sound professional judgment and the ability to translate complex technical or operational information into language that is understandable to the public. The ideal candidate will be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines while working with executive leadership, technical personnel, government officials, media representatives, employees, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

Four years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus one year of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR An advanced degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or English.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.