Public Information Officer 1-3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana. We’re looking for a Public Information Officer to join our Public Affairs Division! An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Requirements

Three 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; OR A bachelor's degree.
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.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments.
It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties.
Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva or similar graphic design tools.

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and publish original, on-brand content including captions, photos, graphics, and videos across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, Linkedln, and emerging channels.
Develop and manage a comprehensive content calendar to ensure consistent posting around key initiatives, events, and cultural moments.
Design visually appealing graphics using Canva or similar tools to support campaigns, announcements, and event promotions.
Prepare monthly and campaign-specific reports summarizing key insights and recommendations for improvement.
Capture behind-the-scenes moments and create post-event recaps to extend visibility and impact.