Public Information Officer

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety in California is seeking a Public Information Officer I to lead and support a comprehensive communications program. The role focuses on media relations, community outreach, education campaigns, constituent affairs, public affairs, social media planning and development, video production, and graphic design.

The incumbent will write web posts, news releases, statements, talking points, and other content; manage the website and social media platforms, edit and

Qualifications

• Must be an effective writer, editor and speaker.
• Experience with media relations and public affairs.
• Ability to plan and develop social media campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with the media.
• Writes web posts, news releases, statements, talking points, opinion pieces, and copy for graphic content.
• Web design work; maintains the Web site and social media platforms; edits and publishes official documents.
• Video production and other related activities.

Job description

Under the direction of the Chief of Communications and External Affairs, the incumbent Public Information Officer I will perform the more difficult professional and technical tasks associated with the conduct of an Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) comprehensive communications and public affairs program. The incumbent is responsible for performing professional and technical tasks related to media relations, community outreach, education awareness campaigns, constituent affairs, public affairs, social media planning and development, video production, graphic design, and other related activities. This will also include but not be limited to maintaining contact with the media, writing Web posts, news releases, statements, talking points, opinion pieces, graphic content and copy, Web design work, maintaining the Web site and social media platforms, editing, and publishing official documents.

The incumbent must work cooperatively with others and be an effective writer, editor, and speaker. The incumbent must exercise good judgment and be skilled in communications around complex and controversial information. The incumbent will perform assigned projects, which will include completing and implementing communication and strategic plans. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer I.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Travel it will be performed up to 25% of the time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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