Communications Representative 9-P11 - Associate Communications Rep - MDHHS Comms. Admin

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS in Lansing, MI is seeking a Communications Representative to support writing, editing, and background research for the Office of Communications. The role includes managing social media content, external publication review, and vetting policies.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications or related fields, and relevant experience at Communications Representative levels. Remote or hybrid work options within Michigan may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience for Communications Representative 9; one year for Communications Representative 10; two years for Communications Representative P11.
• If previously held this classification, reinstatement procedures may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional writing, editing, and background research for MDHHS Office of Communications.
• Support media campaign requests and budget.
• Create content including non-executive talking points, newsletter articles, and organic social posts.

Skills

Professional writing

Editing

Research

Social media content

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position supports the MDHHS Office of Communications with a wide range of professional writing, editing and background research, including social media and department proclamations, as well as external publication review, and vetting policies and requests. Responsibilities also include supporting media campaign requests and budget, and creating content, including writing non-executive talking points, newsletter articles and organic social media posts.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Experience

• Communications Representative 9 - No specific type or amount is required.
• Communications Representative 10 - One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9.
• Communications Representative P11 - Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.

Communications Representative 9
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office:

The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment:

this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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