Public Information Officer 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of the Secretary has a vacancy for a communications professional. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety, and welfare. This role requires the use of writing, editing, photography, and videography skills to tell a story. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can summarize a message and transmit the information via writing, images, and/or video content. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Some background in science would be helpful, but it is not a requirement. Social media fluency and internet experience are also desirable, but the ability to talk with coworkers and the public and exercise journalistic inquiry is the top requirement. The ideal candidate should possess competencies in Communicating Effectively, Following Policies and Procedures, and Thinking Critically.

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.
• Experience substitution: 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.
• Ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Writing, editing, photography, and videography skills.
• Ability to summarize a message and transmit information via writing, images, and/or video content.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to talk with coworkers and the public and exercise journalistic inquiry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in graphic design, video editing, or Photoshop.
• Some background in science.
• Social media fluency and internet experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce and publish videos that highlight LDEQ's staff and their work.
• Take photographs at official events.
• Interact with the press and public via phone and provide information about activities and events at LDEQ.
• Write press releases about LDEQ achievements, activities and scheduled events.
• Help edit copy and edit videos.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level