Public Information Officer I — Hybrid Media Relations

California Department of Industrial Relations; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations, Office of Communications and Media Relations, seeks a Public Information Officer I to craft stories, engage media partners, and inform the public about department programs. The role responds to media inquiries and supports Public Records Act requests.

Based in either the Sacramento or Oakland office, the position requires travel (10-20%), a hybrid schedule, and collaboration with DIR staff and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate,

Qualifications

• SOQ must be submitted with the Standard State Application (STD 678). The SOQ must state the applicant's name and the classification/position applied for at the top, right corner, be 12-pt Arial and no more than three pages, with each question preceding its response.

Responsibilities

• Respond to media inquiries and facilitate Public Records Act requests.
• Assist in preparing subject matter experts for media interviews.
• Collaborate with COMMS to recommend improvements to department communications for equity-embedded messaging.
• Take an active role in press and outreach events across the state.

Job description

The California Department of Industrial Relations, Office of Communications and Media Relations, seeks a Public Information Officer I to craft stories, engage media partners, and inform the public about department programs. The role responds to media inquiries and supports Public Records Act requests.

Based in either the Sacramento or Oakland office, the position requires travel (10-20%), a hybrid schedule, and collaboration with DIR staff and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate,