Public Information Officer 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Information Officer supports the Department of Children and Family Services’ communications objectives through public relations, media, digital, and outreach activities. The role helps communicate departmental policies, initiatives, services, and events to public and internal audiences, and supports department leadership and program areas in keeping staff informed about key initiatives, changes, and priorities.

The position is located in the State Office building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible schedules may be available after meeting certain criteria and depend on the position; some positions require working shifts. The appointment may be probational, promotional, or a job appointment lasting up to 48 months, and job appointments may convert to probational appointments. It may also be filled as a detail with promotion within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee. Prospective employees must complete and clear multiple background checks before employment.

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.
• For the six-year experience option, each 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university counts as one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
• Complete and clear multiple background checks before employment.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and disseminate public information materials, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, fact sheets, web content, internal communications, and other written materials.
• Support department leadership and program areas in communicating policies, initiatives, services, and events to public and internal audiences.
• Monitor digital platforms for engagement, inquiries, and emerging issues, and elevate items as appropriate.
• Assist with photography, video, graphics, and visual content for communications across platforms.
• Work with program areas and leadership to help ensure staff are informed about key initiatives, changes, and departmental priorities.
• Assist during emergencies, special projects, or periods of increased workload as needed.

What This Job Offers

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