Public Information Coordinator I - 60027652

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, long-term DI,

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

SC Deferred Compensation

SCRS/State ORP retirement

Job summary

The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement is seeking a Public Information Coordinator I to plan, edit, and disseminate informational or marketing material for the agency through visual and digital media. This role emphasizes storytelling, graphics, photography, and strategic communications in service to state programs.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent; transcripts may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.
• A transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application if required by the hiring department or desired by the applicant.
• Some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.
• May require some overnight travel and work beyond 37.5 hour/week and could include nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and promote agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media communications.
• Take photos, shoot videos and/or design graphics for agency communications activities and divisions.
• Assist with writing and editing social media captions, closed captions, and other communications for various formats and mediums.
• Assist with the creation of social media content calendars and social media content, as well as scheduling social media postings.
• Assist with the creation of shot sheets, storyboards, print layouts and concepts for graphics branding packages consistent with agency brand standards and in line with the communications strategy.
• Conduct interviews, research topics, and gather information for use in various agency communications.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The purpose of the Public Information Coordinator I is to plan, prepare, edit, and disseminate informational, educational, or marketing material on behalf of the agency through visual/digital media communications.

Responsibilities Of The Public Information Coordinator I

• Plan, coordinate, and promote agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media communications.
• Take photos, shoot videos and/or design graphics for agency communications activities and divisions.
• Assist with writing and editing social media captions, closed captions, and other communications for various formats and mediums.
• Assist with the creation of social media content calendars and social media content, as well as scheduling social media postings.
• Assist with the creation of shot sheets, storyboards, print layouts and concepts for graphics branding packages consistent with agency brand standards and in line with the communications strategy.
• Conduct interviews, research topics, and gather information for use in various agency communications.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements

• May require some overnight travel and work beyond 37.5hour/week and could include nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

An associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, journalism and mass communications, public relations, visual arts, or related field of study with two years of work experience.

Additional Comments

The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

All applicants must submit a portfolio for consideration.

The SC Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.