Media Relations Leader & Public Information Officer

Jobtailor; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OHCS is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead media relations across divisions and to craft proactive messaging that informs the public on policy priorities impacting Oregonians.

You will serve as the OHCS spokesperson with media, state agency partners and the Governor's team, while collaborating closely with the Executive Director and Public Affairs Director in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in public administration, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field and five years of professional-level PR experience.
• OR Eight years of directly related experience with five at the professional level.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic media plans that support agency goals.
• Experience serving as chief news media contact and agency spokesperson with various media.
• Experience working with local and national media platforms.
• Proven ability to craft clear executive-level communications for diverse audiences.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative, proactive and comprehensive media relations plans to drive agency messages supporting all OHCS divisions and leadership.
• Produce comprehensive communications and media strategies that promotes and informs the public on policies, priorities and current issues impacting Oregonians.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Public Affairs Director.
• Act as the OHCS spokesperson and/or representative with the media, state agency partners and the Governors' communications team.
• Work in a fast-paced high-profile role.

Skills

Media relations planning

Public affairs

Executive communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Relationship building

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/PR/Marketing/Journalism

Job description

OHCS is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead media relations across divisions and to craft proactive messaging that informs the public on policy priorities impacting Oregonians.

You will serve as the OHCS spokesperson with media, state agency partners and the Governor's team, while collaborating closely with the Executive Director and Public Affairs Director in a fast-paced environment.