Communications Representative 9-P11 - Associate Public Information Officer - MDHHS Comm. Admin

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) seeks an associate public information officer focused on health services external communications and human services messaging. You will coordinate media inquiries, produce advisories, press releases and op-eds, and assist with press conferences and briefings.

Responsibilities include media liaison, tracking coverage, and on-call support for weekend inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional communications experience for a Communications Representative levels 9-11.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate response to media inquiries and issue advisories, press releases, and op-eds.
• Support planning of press conferences and briefings; communicate with media and track coverage.
• Participate in on-call rotation for weekend media inquiries.

Skills

Media relations

Communications strategy

Public speaking

Writing/editing

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

MS Office

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 functions as an associate public information officer primarily for health services-related external communications, but also for human services-related communications. The role coordinates response to media inquiries; creating and issuing media advisories, press release and op-eds; supports the planning of press conferences and briefings as needed; communicates with members of the media and tracks and evaluates media coverage of the department. Participates in on-call rotation for responding to weekend media inquiries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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